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Diamond Fuji
Every year at the end of December, something magical happens to Japan’s tallest mountain. As the sun descends in the sky bringing a close to another day, it meets with the summit of Mount Fuji for a few brief moments, making it appear as if the peak is topped with a glistening diamond. Thousands of people flock to vantage points around the area for a chance to see this special phenomenon, dubbed “Diamond Fuji.”
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Top 30 tourist sites in Japan: the most popular sightseeing spots for overseas visitors
Japan’s hottest city uses its scorching record to boost tourism
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Skip Tsukiji sushi?!? This seafood-stock ramen restaurant is a great reason to do just that
End of the line for Japan’s absolute favorite waitress uniform and one of its favorite pie places
Spooky cosplayer dressed as Japanese urban legend ghost plays pranks on passersby in Akihabara
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke goodJapan’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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourismNintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Skip Tsukiji sushi?!? This seafood-stock ramen restaurant is a great reason to do just that
End of the line for Japan’s absolute favorite waitress uniform and one of its favorite pie places
Spooky cosplayer dressed as Japanese urban legend ghost plays pranks on passersby in Akihabara
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Home workout fun: Get in shape with Creamy Mami magical girl anime exercise videos
How to make a Big Mac in Tokyo at a fraction of the price with minimal effort【SoraKitchen】
We find who gives the best deadpan face in inaugural ‘King of Expressionlessness’ Championship
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Sailor Moon on ice! Skater Evgenia Medvedeva appears in costume for first official ice show【Pics】
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
We get our hands on some “Booby Ice Cream” from Kochi Prefecture
Train otaku say this is the narrowest train station platform in Japan