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Yakiuo Ishikawa Ginza Rinkaro serves up a very unique crossover of meat and seafood traditions.
There are several things in that concept that might not seem like they should go together, but we can’t so no to a dessert this unique.
This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
Kyoto’s crazy expensive luxury chirimen nut clusters cost as much as a lunch, but are they worth it?
Can ice cream sweeten the deal of eating dozens of baby sardines as their eyes stare at you?
Japan’s per-person fish consumption has dropped by almost 50 percent in just a generation.
Aquarium won’t have real visitors for several months, but in the meantime this fish has some cardboard ones.
Shizuoka shop serves up some of the best bonito we’ve ever had, and lets you be part of making it.
We indulge in some of the freshest fish from Japan’s northeastern coast in a gloriously colorful seafood buffet.




















7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Naruto ninja village theme park area, Kyubi coaster being added to Parc Spirou Provence【Pics】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Prison School’s live-action cast appears in costume, looks the part of its anime inspiration
Visiting the Japan Snake Center, the Gunma zoo dedicated entirely to snakes
Japanese tourism poster with elderly man saying phrase for “I’ll have sex with you” puzzles Japan
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Sorakaze: New Hakone sightseeing cruise boat on Lake Ashi is as stunning as the Mt Fuji views
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Japan’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
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’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 answer
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
Visiting the Japan Snake Center, the Gunma zoo dedicated entirely to snakes
Japanese tourism poster with elderly man saying phrase for “I’ll have sex with you” puzzles Japan
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Sorakaze: New Hakone sightseeing cruise boat on Lake Ashi is as stunning as the Mt Fuji views
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?