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Lower cost isn’t the only benefit of Japan’s first randoseru subscription service, company says.
We call them “rice balls” in English, but the real-meaning of “onigiri” is something a lot of Japanese people don’t find appetizing.
After topping Hello Kitty in the Sanrio character popularity poll, Pompompurin wants to welcome travelers to Tokyo and Sapporo.
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Hen na Hotel Haneda: What it’s really like to stay at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel” with dinosaur robots
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Tour the Japanese imperial family residence through this special post-renovation feature【Video】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan