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Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Should this Japanese game developer be annoyed with “similar” release by other studio?
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 1)
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
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?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Should this Japanese game developer be annoyed with “similar” release by other studio?
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 1)
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Pokémon Christmas village event taking place nightly in Yokohama
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Tokyo restaurant’s mega pasta is so huge they’ll pay you US$455 if you can eat it all by yourself
Retro Showa-era cafe in Tokyo features good food and nostalgic game fun【Photos】
Japan’s new KFC-flavor potato chips don’t taste like KFC, but they do taste like chicken【Taste test】
Crazy-huge triple-decker wagyu hamburger steak will draw you to Akihabara even if you hate anime