department store
Free to visit, this huge rooftop is one of the best places to take a break from the chaos of the city.
For most of the western world, October is a month of ghastly ghouls and Halloween hijinx. But in Japan, Halloween wasn’t really celebrated up until fairly recently, and even now trick-or-treating at random houses is still a pretty uncommon occurrence.
This year however, Halloween has exploded in popularity. Retailers have been getting ready for the big night several months in advance, and even Pepsi Japan has released a spooky new flavor to celebrate. The pagan festival has become so popular that even some of the characters from Dragon Ball Z are joining in on the fun.
The Ginza area of Tokyo is by far the ritziest of all of Japan’s districts. With stores such as Chanel, Cartier and Bulgari (not to mention an extremely overpriced bar staffed by former and current porn stars), you’re going to have to have a lot of yen in your pockets if you want to do more than window shop and people watch. Yes, there are exceptions and cheap eats to be found nestled amongst the luxury items, but overall, Ginza is dominated by fancy things. Just look at the elevators…
MOST POPULAR
Now
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
Weekly
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Monthly
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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]
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Yearly
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- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
-
