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Witches can put their brooms to good use at this Halloween event an hour outside downtown Tokyo.
Our ace reporter learns that the fried balls of octopus in Kansai are not quite what he expected.
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Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.
Our boss tested the limits of Tokyo’s most liberated neighbourhood and was detained by police.
Percentage is even higher in Tokyo and other areas attractive to foreign residents, and even then doesn’t tell the full story of how Japan is becoming more international.
The annual exhibition creates an enchanting town of light amid the fiery colors of autumn trees.
We ditched AI for some good old-fashioned creative thinking…which required a few extra appendages.
We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
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Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Lucky leaping leopards! It’s the fukubukuro for Osaka ladies and now men too
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio lucky bag gives you cute My Melody and Kumori merch, all your money back in burgers coupons
Utada Hikaru explains “why getting over someone is so painful”
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】- Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade- Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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