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Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.
Kyoto’s crazy expensive luxury chirimen nut clusters cost as much as a lunch, but are they worth it?
Once the hottest ice cream chain in the country, Cold Stone is now just one step away from completely disappearing from Japan.
Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.




















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Randy’s Donuts opens first-ever branch in Japan, brings L.A.’s donuts to Tokyo【Photos】
With Title “Happiest Place on Earth” Already Taken, Amusement Park on Cebu Island Makes Its Claim to Be the Sleepiest
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
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 avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Randy’s Donuts opens first-ever branch in Japan, brings L.A.’s donuts to Tokyo【Photos】
With Title “Happiest Place on Earth” Already Taken, Amusement Park on Cebu Island Makes Its Claim to Be the Sleepiest
This buffet offers over 100 matcha-infused choices for the ultimate matcha experience in Kyoto
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Smell like a Demon Slayer (or a Demon) with new line of Kimetsu no Yaiba fragrances
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it