Scary sights, and not because of any ghosts or goblins.
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“These people have no love or respect for the Shibuya neighborhood.”
Shibuya restaurant gives jerk one chance to avoid trouble with the law, but some say they’re being too soft on him.
Woman who bought the card noticed coloring flaw, setting off hunt for culprit that ended halfway across Japan.
Unhappy about government-mandated move to new facility, wholesalers occupy part of the market to do business as usual.
Japan’s rail security is being brought into question after a rail enthusiast accessed a locked crew compartment while the train was in operation.
Says he didn’t think he’d get arrested, is quickly proven wrong.
A needlessly violent reaction to an everyday problem.
He probably would have gotten away with it too if he didn’t insist on peeling the darn thing.
Court orders halt to cosplay rentals, payment of fine for copyright infringement.
Momoiro Clover Z supporter gets robbed by fellow fan for having an easy-to-crack ATM card code.













7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
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
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
Which Japanese convenience store has the best plain onigiri rice balls?
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
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
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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?
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
Which Japanese convenience store has the best plain onigiri rice balls?
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Special warm face masks for winter go on sale in Japan, and we test them out
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
World’s first permanent Godzilla theme park ride opening at Tokyo-area amusement park
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money