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Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.
Cures Wonderful, Nyammy, and more characters from the hit series are headed to McDonald’s Japan in two batches of toys.
Sip the flavors of nostalgia in this Showa-era cafe that’s also a way to beat the lines at one of Tokyo’s most popular bakeries.
Three girls mysteriously died inside the machine and all said the same name as their last words, backstory says.
Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
Baristas are casting spells on Starbucks drinks so we find out if we can resist their charms…




















Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
A farewell to fries: Twitter users document their last meal of L-size Mcdonald’s potato snacks
McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys
Japanese restaurant combines solo shabu shabu dining with the fun of a sushi train
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
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
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
A farewell to fries: Twitter users document their last meal of L-size Mcdonald’s potato snacks
McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys
Japanese restaurant combines solo shabu shabu dining with the fun of a sushi train
We get our hands on some “Booby Ice Cream” from Kochi Prefecture
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Classic Japanese painting “Picture Scroll of a Fart Battle” is exactly what it sounds like
Japanese convenience store showdown – Who’s got the best ikura rice balls?【Taste test】
Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]