We at RocketNews24 believe that to truly understand a country’s people you need to know something about their history and where they came from. So following last week’s popular Japan Bucket List: Things you need to do to really understand Japan, this week we offer you eight places that contributed greatly to the development of Japan, its culture, and people.
Get ready to take your understanding of the Japanese people a step further with eight historical places that have helped shaped them into the people they are today. Let’s go!
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
Gangnam Style Parody “Gaijin Style” Hits the Web With Mixed Reviews
Japanese publishers team up for a “Stop! Pirated manga” online campaign
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Gangnam Style Parody “Gaijin Style” Hits the Web With Mixed Reviews
Japanese publishers team up for a “Stop! Pirated manga” online campaign
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
A century of love – How dating and marriage have evolved in Japan
Say Hello (Kitty) to my little friend — Sanrio’s famous mascot as a custom assault rifle
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Believe it or not, this isn’t a Tokyo vending machine – It’s a secret door to deliciousness
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with ironic meanings【Weird Top Five】
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese