culture (Page 4)
Legends say Sai no Kawara exists on the border between the realms of the living and the dead, but the map says it’s in Tottori.
Otoshi is a unique part of Japan’s restaurant culture that can feel like a scam if you’re not ready for it.
Historic Edo-period buildings, modern art, and secret doors all feature in a unique adventure.
This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades.
Beef cutlet chain’s policy attracting a new wave of attention as inbound foreign tourist numbers and consumer prices continue to rise.
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.




















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
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Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?
Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by cherry blossoms in the sun
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now