disease
People in Japan are turning to the mysterious Amabie to help us through the coronavirus pandemic.
As Japan suffers through nationwide mask shortage, people in one of its biggest cities are offered some for free.
Visitors to Kyoto have plummeted, prompting a new series of ads showing sites like the Arashiyama bamboo forest totally devoid of people.
Worries increase that some of the 25,000 people that attended Bieber’s concert in Chiba Prefecture may have brought back an unpleasant “souvenir” with them.
Read More
Who doesn’t love animals? They’re cute, funny, and sometimes you can even use their poop to keep your skin clean!
But now, thanks to a study by a Japanese university, we may want to re-think that last one a bit. According to their research, contact with pets’ bodily fluids, either by kitty kisses or scooping up puppy poops, can significantly increase your risk of stomach cancer.
As you may have heard, there’s an epidemic in South Korea. Since last month, more than 150 people have contracted the deadly MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus, among whom 19 have died.
As a result, foreign tourists in South Korea have been leaving the country in droves, and the usually-thriving tourism industry has been suffering. To try and help alleviate matters, South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has made a somewhat unusual decision: they will pay tourists US$3,000 if they contract MERS while in South Korea.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Lawson convenience stores sell a mega katsu sando, and there’s a hack to get it cheap in Japan
Why are the Los Angeles Dodgers wearing the caps from Nagoya’s professional baseball team?
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese balloon jellies, or “Tengu’s Treasure”, are a very unique souvenir
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Weekly
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now- Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Monthly
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese balloon jellies, or “Tengu’s Treasure”, are a very unique souvenir
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
These 19th-century Japanese miniature landscapes show that size isn’t everything
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
How to fix damaged trading cards quickly and easily
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
-
