Survey of live-action and vocal performers shows startling number who’ve already used up their savings.
coronavirus outbreak (Page 2)
Japanese comedian creates a 30-second countermeasure that can help you, and your community, stay safe from the coronavirus.
A popular pachinko place claims to be “following suggestions by city mayors“, but is what they’re doing helpful?
He’s ready to run customers around the empty streets of Asakusa, even though he knows it’s not the safest choice.
Tokyo’s governor hopes having firm start date will allow athletes and organizers to better focus on preparing for the delayed Games.
Roughly one third of the planet expected to be unable to travel to Japan as part of expanded coronavirus countermeasures.
Surprise snowfall in Japan transformed springtime hanami into a winter wonderland on the weekend.
Pretty much everyone who visits Nara stops by the park to feed crackers to the deer, so are the smaller crowds leaving them hungry?
“No takebacks,” says literally everyone else but the mayor himself, but luckily for him, this story ends well.
Continuing outbreak causes organizers to call off dojinshi event for the first time in its 45-year-history.
A helping hand to Japan’s hurting ranchers that would also be great reason to social distance at home.
First signs of central Tokyo shutting down with the unprecedented closure of a youth hotspot.




















Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We build miniature Japanese samurai warrior armour out of metal
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We build miniature Japanese samurai warrior armour out of metal
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Observing the first night of a married couple – Does such a family tradition exist?
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends
Bruno Mars creates commercial for Japan’s Don Quijote discount retail chain【Video】
Cold Stone permanently closing its final Tokyo branch, but why is the chain struggling in Japan?