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Lawson makes move to protect employee’s privacy, also changes policy regarding head coverings.
People won’t stop poking holes in the current one, so city is considering a stronger, nicer-looking replacement.
Japan’ s convenience stores often recommend warming up their rice balls, but is it worth the extra hassle?




















New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Number of foreigners working in Japan hits all-time high, 25 percent come from same country
This balding middle-aged fairy is one of Japan’s most unique mascot characters
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
A visit to “the most blessed kappa statues in all of Japan”【Photos】
Modern samurai coats from Japan are back for winter with new colors, fabrics, and paired pants
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
This balding middle-aged fairy is one of Japan’s most unique mascot characters
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
A visit to “the most blessed kappa statues in all of Japan”【Photos】
Modern samurai coats from Japan are back for winter with new colors, fabrics, and paired pants
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Abuse Cafe Japan: We get abused by waitresses in maids’ uniforms at Tokyo’s viral pop-up diner
Studio Ghibli umbrellas bring anime joy to Japan’s rainy season
Japan’s amazing wisteria flowers are here to make us all forget about the cherry blossoms【Photos】
Japan’s top 10 best-value family restaurants, as chosen by diners
All-new World of Thighs Photography exhibition opens in Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood this month
Pink sakura and baby blue eye flowers team up for gorgeous views at this seaside park in Japan【Pics】