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Official pop-up shop opens as part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebration, and its fukubukuro is a tremendous value.
Will the food conquer our reporters, leaving them smiling as they head home, or is it a disaster-in-the-making?
Chain’s viral fashion now comes in a convenient limited-edition pack that fans are scrambling for.
Skip the stress of early flights by soaking in hot springs and board your flight feeling refreshed.
There’s good reason why this is one of the most sought-after bags of 2025. Read More
Hearts cry and mouths water as this cute little bear disappears into the broth forever.
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Wishing you all luck and happiness for the Year of the Snake.
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Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Seiji and the spirit of Yngwie Malmsteen barely interview Andrew W.K.【Video】
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Seiji and the spirit of Yngwie Malmsteen barely interview Andrew W.K.【Video】
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Baskin-Robbins unveils its only ice cream vending machine in Japan, and it’s in an odd location
Japan’s shortest train line may also be its creepiest, looks like something out of a horror film
One couple, two beds – Why do so many Japanese spouses sleep separately?
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year