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The historical reason this shrine in the heart of the city is becoming a must-visit for idol fans.
We have it all? Keep your mouth shut about our poor selection? It could go either way, because of a Japanese language quirk.
Mr Sato puts on his walking boots to give us a whirlwind tour of all the Starbucks in one of Tokyo’s busiest areas.
Local animal welfare association has important request for people visiting the park during birthing season.




















Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
No doctors or hairdressers! Survey asks Japanese women what professions they don’t want to date
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Why Do Foreigners Like Japan so Much? We Head to Comiket 82 to Find Out!
Elegant ghostly Ghibli curtain captures the ungraspable form of No Face【Photos】
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】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
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
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Why Do Foreigners Like Japan so Much? We Head to Comiket 82 to Find Out!
Elegant ghostly Ghibli curtain captures the ungraspable form of No Face【Photos】
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best Okinawan restaurant in Naha!”
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
New Japanese vending machines to love: The ones that sell Hiroshima’s best dessert!
Studio Ghibli releases new plush characters that turn into eco-friendly reusable shopping bags
This dorayaki spot is one of the best sweets shop in Tokyo that people don’t know about yet
Love yakiniku but dining solo? Here’s what it’s like to eat alone at Yakiniku Like
Eight Japanese words we’d love to import into English
Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan【Photos】
Popular Tokyo donut shop I’m donut? poised to take on the Mr. Donut empire【Taste test】