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We grab a bowl of Ichiraku ramen and down a chakra drink at Naruto’s favorite noodle house.
This section of the gate is usually off-limits to tourists, but you can now view its hidden gems.
Kako to Kai enthralls our reporter who just might have been a sea otter in his former life.
Transportation bureau wants to collect full fares while still making the ride pleasant for all passengers.
Man’s body continued to make trips back and forth across downtown Tokyo until the end of the day.
Beautiful architecture and so, so much delicious food with just a quick detour from the standard tourist itinerary.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
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】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Absolutely nothing but knee-highs at Akihabara’s new sock emporium
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?