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We join the festivities at Suga Shrine, made famous as one of the real-life locations from the hit anime film Your Name.
We all dream we could eat a dictionary’s weight in cheese in one serving, but what’s it like in practice? Worry not – we’re here to find out.
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You have to go all the way to Kyoto to taste these decorative desserts, but a matcha medley this magnificent more than merits the trip!
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Gamers are happy to pay repair costs once they find out they’re paying for more than just parts.
Fantasizing about relocating to Japan’s ancient capital? Here’s what it’ll cost you per month, and no, a minimum-wage job isn’t going to cut it.
Japan’s cute character queen teams up with the coolest way to see downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.
Music-themed restaurant doesn’t want to rock the boat and instead incorporates local cultural into its design and food items.
Official assures us that posting pics from the Games is A-OK, and clarifies what you’re not allowed to share online.
Kobe beef’s fiercest rival is the star of this sukiyaki ekiben that not only tastes amazing, but sounds great too.




















Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
Pizza Hut now sells curry pizza in Japan
Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
The 3 best secret places to eat a cheap One Coin lunch in Shinjuku
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
Dr Pepper knockoff Mr Popper is a cult drink in Japan, but does it taste like the real thing?
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
Dr Pepper knockoff Mr Popper is a cult drink in Japan, but does it taste like the real thing?
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building serves up an exclusive ramen
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Naked woman runs through one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations, police say she’s not a criminal
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan hack: Make a Chicken Tatsuta in five minutes anywhere in the world
Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs