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Despite Japanese news programmes just this morning stating that North Korea would likely delay the launch of its “long-range rocket” until the end of the month, South Korean news sources have revealed that the launch went ahead earlier today at around 9:50 a.m. Japan Standard Time.
Debris from the rocket is believed to have fallen into the sea between South Korea and China, with additional parts crashing down close to the Philippines.
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Skyscraper sized Pokémon cards to appear in Tokyo all year long in Tocho projection mapping event
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
The top five best multiple-hot-spring hotels in all of Japan
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
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
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?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next monthYakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
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 tourismThe 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 homeJapan’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
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
The top five best multiple-hot-spring hotels in all of Japan
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Reveal your inner fashion samurai with traditional clothes for the modern world
Pokémon Smart Bath Mats are amazingly cute, but there’s more to them than meets the eye【Photos】
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
How to turn your leftover instant ramen broth into delicious chawanmushi Japanese egg custard
Sanrio says, “Hello Kitty is not a cat.” Whaaa?
Japanese Railway Lost Property Market: A treasure trove of lost items from trains
Development of Puyo Puyo puzzle game for use in nursing homes underway
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky