Is the daily grind getting too much? Don’t sweat it—or rather do! These four saunas will revitalize your weary mind and body.
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Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
Well, technically we get our fingers on this new batch of lovingly detailed, incredibly small Starbucks fare that focuses on to-go orders.
18-year-old arrested on the day he was supposed to fly home, suspected of setting as many as seven fires in one night.
Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
We make a simple dish with the fruit that would make Crayola proud by cooking it with…pork?!
Green tea is only one of the two unusual ingredients in Kitchen House Totoro’s green ramen.
Fukui doesn’t just have dinosaurs… but hey, come look at this cool dinosaur!
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Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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?
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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?
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japanese restaurant combines solo shabu shabu dining with the fun of a sushi train
We try a half-drunk bottle of tea that’s been sitting on the balcony since last summer 【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru’s haunting new music video for “Pink Blood” is here!【Video】
Miniature purikura photo booth from Japan lets you feel like a Japanese schoolgirl from the ’90s