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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.
Also agrees with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s proposal to have the Games by next summer at the latest.
A subdued sakura season is a sad turn of events for Japan, but free pizza always puts a smile on people’s faces.




















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
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Lawson convenience stores sell a mega katsu sando, and there’s a hack to get it cheap in Japan
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Clever trick gives Gundam duel on Tokyo’s 3-D billboard some of its coolest visuals yet【Video】
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
20 Reasons Why You Can’t Get a Date
Reveal your inner fashion samurai with traditional clothes for the modern world
Man fights giant crab statue on streets of Osaka, becomes city’s most hated criminal【Video】