A recent online debate has sparked some fierce opinions about whether it’s OK for fans to sing along at concerts.
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Coca-Cola Japan shows the sad transformation recycling boxes can go through if people are too selfish to use them properly.
In a country renowned for good manners, these are the train etiquette rules to watch out for.
Characters from Akira, Cardcaptor Sakura, Ghost in the Shell, and more explain the basics of Japanese manners at Shinkansen stations.
“People wearing their backpacks on their backs” and “people holding their backpacks in front of them” both rank high on list of train riders’ annoyances.
After years of dealing with ill-mannered visitors, Watazumi Shrine has had enough with what it calls “the destruciton of Japanese culture.”
Survey finds 10 things to avoid as Japan experiences record-breaking, sometimes patience-testing levels of inbound international tourism.
A recent video of a maiko being chased by a tourist in Gion proves why the ban is necessary.
You can’t put a price on love, but Japan does put a price on how much you should give a newlywed couple.
Ryokan workers share the little things they appreciate travelers doing before check-out, and the things they’d rather you skip.
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Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Final Fantasy IX gets its own pop-up store in Osaka and Tokyo for 25th anniversary
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
We investigate Tokyo’s “haunted” phone booth in Mizumoto Park【Haunted Tokyo】
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Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
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Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
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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
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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
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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We investigate Tokyo’s “haunted” phone booth in Mizumoto Park【Haunted Tokyo】
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Flex and pose your way to fitness with the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure exercise program!【Video】
Glow-in-the-dark Ghibli Kodama figures will give your home a mystical forest mood【Photos】
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
New “health care” app will measure woman’s cup size if she puts a smartphone between her breasts
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Uniqlo is fed up with shoplifters, so it’s adding a new element to how it’ll deal with thieves
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