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Soba restaurant chain’s claim leads us to cross the standard line of where tempura is supposed to go.
We find out which spray is best for protecting ourselves and learn a valuable lesson about wind direction.
Unco Inc.’s bundle includes a card that could come in very handy in certain circumstances.
Beautiful display of Japanese care and attention brings warmth to this snowy tourist site.
This lucky bag was the perfect example of how the annual New Year’s deal can truly expand your horizons–not to mention, your soup skills.
Police arrest man who apparently traveled half-way across the country to kill a rabbit with his foot.
The fun starts at the front desk, but it’s time to find out how far the weirdness extends through the hotel.
Fire breaks out at Osaka arcade popular with foreign tourists, motorcycle in building may have made situation worse.
Aquarium won’t have real visitors for several months, but in the meantime this fish has some cardboard ones.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
Japanese toilets become even more high-tech with new floating panels
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Same character, different animator – Fans compile comparison charts for anime’s biggest stars
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Getting free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s just became every Japanese citizen’s civic duty
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Same character, different animator – Fans compile comparison charts for anime’s biggest stars
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Getting free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s just became every Japanese citizen’s civic duty
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Burger King going on tour in Japan, visiting areas where no restaurants exist yet
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
We try the new Häagen-Dazs Matcha Pie ice cream from Japan
Japanese restaurant serves noodles that you fold and eat【Taste test】
Botaoshi: The crazy, violent highlight of Japan’s National Defense Academy open house【Video】
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?