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Elaborate sting operation lasts over four hours, ends with an officer tripping over and another one appearing from the bushes in a full-on Ghillie suit.
Quick thinking leads to swift justice on the last train of the night.
Young people especially likely to be target of con that preys on sense of compassion and desire to help.
There’s no law against his monkey business, but something else landed him in trouble with the police.


















7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Japan’s leading maker of giant cat heads needs your help!
Here it is: The finalized map for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan (and its food)
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Japan’s leading maker of giant cat heads needs your help!
Here it is: The finalized map for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan (and its food)
Hello Kitty announces crossover with landmark anime franchise The Rose of Versailles
Collection of retro travel posters proves Japan has always been a cool place to visit 【Photos】
Long wallet or bifold? What your wallet says about you in Japan
Happy New Year, manga fans: Artists share their one-of-a-kind New Year’s cards on Twitter
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
McDonald’s releases new Sukiyaki Tsukimi Burger in Japan for moon viewing season 2022
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s