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This (un)lucky recipient of the shrine’s divine power also shares a list of tips to be aware of before praying at the infamous shrine.
Our resident soba expert ate at over 200 soba spots in the greater Tokyo area, and here are his top picks.
Less overtime for some workers means more for others if no one’s changing how much total work needs to be done.
This ramen chef could work anywhere, but there’s a special reason he’s kept coming back to the same place for almost 30 years.
Travel mugs, cups and glasses adorned with pink blooms sit alongside cherry blossom mocktails for a limited time.
Countermeasure promises to bring attention to the specific part of the train where the groping is taking place.
Snapshot from the recording booth shows the beginning of the end of one of anime’s most important franchises ever.
Real extract from the trees gives you a sense of what it’s like to drink the cherry blossoms.
Online commenters have a strong reaction to textbook’s advice, but there might be another angle to consider.
Proposed revision, which allows for consummation of “serious relationships,” would actually be stricter than existing ordinance.




















More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
There are now zero Japanese live-action films in the country’s top 10 highest earning movies, but why?
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Hatsune Miku-inspired figure has no need for pants or panties 【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Japanese Twitter seems to have no problems with Karlie Kloss’ “geisha” photo shoot
Tokyo all-you-can-eat tonkatsu pork cutlet restaurant is all we need for a happy meal
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
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
Hatsune Miku-inspired figure has no need for pants or panties 【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Japanese Twitter seems to have no problems with Karlie Kloss’ “geisha” photo shoot
Tokyo all-you-can-eat tonkatsu pork cutlet restaurant is all we need for a happy meal
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Hello Kitty becomes a suntanned beach babe for new magazine freebies in Japan
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Tokyo’s Shibuya Station now sending trains on their way by playing the Dragon Quest theme 【Video】
This budget hotel near Tokyo Dome has one of the best breakfast buffets in the city
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】