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The coffeehouse carries on Japanese traditions in Uji, the country’s most famous tea-growing town.
Move would balance marriage age for men and women, make sex-change operations more easily available.
Normally feel a bit peckish during an ultra-marathon? Then stop for some udon noodles, six times!
The Kawaii Monster Cafe Harajuku has just released a new seasonal spring menu, and it looks like the insanely colorful offerings won’t disappoint!
”Preventative measures” sees visitors setting themselves back $75 before even stepping foot into the casino.
Visitors to the new Top Deck viewing platform get to enjoy VIP treatment along with the stunning Tokyo skyline.
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Tokyo’s much-ballyhooed Kichijoji only makes it to number-three, while an outsider with easy access to Tokyo takes the top spot.
If you’re hungry and quick enough, this eating challenge in Tokyo’s liveliest student neighborhood can make a tidy profit.
Love the good ol’ fries from McDonald’s? For a limited time, McDonald’s Japan is offering something a little extra to give them even more flavor!
Netizens collectively facepalm and shake their heads after finding out the root of the problem.
With an Olympic medal on his resume, Shoma Uno says he’d like to enter a video game tournament.
Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency claims the country isn’t exciting enough to appease the Western crowd.
Meg decides to get back to basics by using the natural cooling power of snow to create a delicious matcha dessert.




















Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
In real life, hitting someone with Street Fighter’s dragon punch would kill him…messily 【Video】
Häagen-Dazs brings back its popular mochi ice cream line with two classic, luxurious flavors
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Fender Flagship Tokyo releases Hokusai art-inspired guitar series for first anniversary
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
In real life, hitting someone with Street Fighter’s dragon punch would kill him…messily 【Video】
Häagen-Dazs brings back its popular mochi ice cream line with two classic, luxurious flavors
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Fender Flagship Tokyo releases Hokusai art-inspired guitar series for first anniversary
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why?
Ikea Japan’s matcha sweets fair is back, and with all-new green tea desserts!
Studio Ghibli producer shows us how to draw Totoro【Video】
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako reveals shocking amount she earns from manga gravure modeling
Beautiful cans of cake become a viral hit in Japan
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan