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Yes, even in 2026 you can still get arrested if you don’t follow a law originally enacted to keep ex-samurai in line.
With no clear answers, it’s up to the wallet’s owner to choose what he wants to believe about the person who had it.
A rare case of udon being unexpected in Udon Prefecture, but where they came from is still a mystery.
Our boss tested the limits of Tokyo’s most liberated neighbourhood and was detained by police.




















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
This mouthwatering sushi is all from one of Japan’s greatest convenience stores【Photos】
How to make amazing sweet apple pancakes using a rice cooker 【RocketKitchen】
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
This mouthwatering sushi is all from one of Japan’s greatest convenience stores【Photos】
How to make amazing sweet apple pancakes using a rice cooker 【RocketKitchen】
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
The best time to see Shinjuku’s giant new 3-D cat
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
A friendly reminder not to accidentally get squid sperm in your mouth, it hurts
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】