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Witches can put their brooms to good use at this Halloween event an hour outside downtown Tokyo.
Our ace reporter learns that the fried balls of octopus in Kansai are not quite what he expected.
A unique way to see some very different Tokyo neighborhoods. Read More
Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.
Our boss tested the limits of Tokyo’s most liberated neighbourhood and was detained by police.
Percentage is even higher in Tokyo and other areas attractive to foreign residents, and even then doesn’t tell the full story of how Japan is becoming more international.
The annual exhibition creates an enchanting town of light amid the fiery colors of autumn trees.
We ditched AI for some good old-fashioned creative thinking…which required a few extra appendages.




















All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
This ad for Ueno Clinic makes no sense… until you realize what the clinic specializes in【Video】
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
This ad for Ueno Clinic makes no sense… until you realize what the clinic specializes in【Video】
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Fortune-telling ramen: Nissin creates clever use for instant noodle drain holes
What’s Better than Chocolate Beer? Chocolate Beer in a Chocolate Glass!
Host your very own Japanese summer festival with these DIY carnival game stands
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Time to open the final Village Vanguard Luck Bag of 2026, the magical girl Red Lucky Bag
Yakiniku without the niku? New Tokyo restaurant applies yakiniku concepts to sashimi-grade fish
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
Amazing Pringles flavours exist in Japan