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The PreCure franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary while looking ahead to its newest arc.
We learn the origin of this unique pastry sold in one of Tokyo’s bustling commercial districts.
Japanese language quirk made charges ambiguous, but he probably didn’t help his case by clearing that up.
Report says latest removal of pandemic protocols will bring the noise back, but one precaution is staying in place.
Even with government plans to downgrade the coronavirus to the same danger level as seasonal flu, many plan to stay masked up.
A way to appreciate the majestic beauty of Japan’s tallest mountain while staying warm, rested, and full.
In true Dormy Inn style, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features regional specialties including pork dishes and mikuriya soba.




















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
South Korea’s “Idol School” proves Korean idols are more than just pretty faces【Pics & Vids】
21.5-square foot, 272,200-yen build-it-yourself chocolate castle set released in Japan【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
South Korea’s “Idol School” proves Korean idols are more than just pretty faces【Pics & Vids】
21.5-square foot, 272,200-yen build-it-yourself chocolate castle set released in Japan【Photos】
Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu
Thanko’s lucky bag for 2023 brings the heat in more ways than one
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 2)
We test out Daiso’s new sleeping bag to see if it can provide the ultimate comfort