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Nara’s deer are believed to be messengers of the gods, but they might be losing part of their protected status.
Proof that when night falls, nature comes out to play in the Japanese countryside, like something out of an anime film.
Heartfelt advice for those hoping to visit the World Heritage site before the end of the year.
Local animal welfare association has important request for people visiting the park during birthing season.
Small town in Shizuoka Prefecture hopes to bring in tourists and keep away pests by turning its residents into the walking dead.
The oldest shika senbei maker in the city gives us an inside look and a fresh-cooked taste.




















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
Demon Slayer anime restaurant coming to Universal Studios with Hashira meals, life-size figures
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
What happens if you make instant noodles with Coca-Cola instead of water?
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
Demon Slayer anime restaurant coming to Universal Studios with Hashira meals, life-size figures
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
What happens if you make instant noodles with Coca-Cola instead of water?
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Studio Ghibli releases new merchandise to celebrate Laputa: Castle in the Sky anniversary
This market is the birthplace of the “selfish” sashimi bowl, and it’s awesome【Photos】
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment