Board of Education doesn’t want students to be penalized for times when missing school is necessary.
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Is it more awkward to spend a night in a room with one stranger than a whole group of them?
Adding one surprise ingredient is said to make this classic Western-style Japanese dish pair extra well with white rice.
Kanto gets lower-calorie version of The Calorie sandwich, while other parts of Japan get an even more filling, ultra-cheap meal.
From toilets to crabs to anime figures, these indoor activities will keep you entertained when the rain and humidity are too much to take.
Given the nature of his series, there’s really no way he could be expected to be working at a time like this.
Coffeehouse chain celebrates online store’s 10th anniversary with a special election campaign that customers will want to vote in.
Heian Shrine, Nishiki Market, and more in the third part of our skip-the-bus route through Kyoto.
Often-overlooked Nagoya is one of Japan’s best towns to eat in, and this affordable hotel lets you dig in to multiple local specialties first thing in the morning.




















Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
How to power up the coolest cheap souvenir from Nintendo’s official shop with a trip to Daiso
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Japanese convenience store chain releases new Immoral Konbini Food for a limited time
Converse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull ukiyo-e shoes【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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
How to power up the coolest cheap souvenir from Nintendo’s official shop with a trip to Daiso
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Japanese convenience store chain releases new Immoral Konbini Food for a limited time
Converse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull ukiyo-e shoes【Pics】
World Record? Japanese trainer holds gym for 1,422 days and counting in Pokémon GO
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Are you Team Taiyaki or Team Takoyaki? – Weighty Food Debate, Street Food Snack Edition
Ultra-premium matcha, koji rice mold star in Starbucks Japanese New Year’s Frappuccino and drinks