Study finds locals avoiding famous temples and other spots booming with overseas tourists, heading elsewhere instead.
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A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.
The Haruzora “Spring Sky” Frappuccino changes colour and flavour but we find out if it changes our taste buds.
Sweet Milk Coffee becomes a hit, with a special customisation that’s got everyone talking.
Moving Yoshinoya is an Orange Dream on the food truck scene…for those who know where they’re hiding.
Japanese entrepreneur reimagines the convenience store with unique features for customers.




















7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Naruto ninja village theme park area, Kyubi coaster being added to Parc Spirou Provence【Pics】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese convenience store Family Mart adding crane games to thousands of branches
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is adding a giant Godzilla statue to its international terminal
Open wide! It’s time for a showdown between McDonald’s Japan’s and Komeda gratin croquette burgers
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
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 woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
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
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】
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
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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart adding crane games to thousands of branches
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is adding a giant Godzilla statue to its international terminal
Open wide! It’s time for a showdown between McDonald’s Japan’s and Komeda gratin croquette burgers
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Is Domino’s Japan’s new Cheese Volcano Pizza worth the hype and calories?
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
Why does Japan actually like the super loud, constantly buzzing sound of cicadas?
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo