Kabuki musician teams up with the world’s only official ninja organisation for a night you’ll remember forever.
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Surreal scenes of Nara’s giant Buddha statue getting its once-a-year cleaning from 170 people【Video】
Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle characters will support your back and fulfill your desire to be surrounded by Ghibli art.
Team Japan gets first overall victory in 12 years, but it’s a safe bet that no one will ever forget this Totoro.




















Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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)!
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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)!
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
You need this instant Japanese curry rice if you hate cooking but want to eat a balanced diet
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps show early arrival for Japan’s 2024 sakura season