Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Green tea is only one of the two unusual ingredients in Kitchen House Totoro’s green ramen.
Cures Wonderful, Nyammy, and more characters from the hit series are headed to McDonald’s Japan in two batches of toys.
Sip the flavors of nostalgia in this Showa-era cafe that’s also a way to beat the lines at one of Tokyo’s most popular bakeries.




















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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Nintendo and Lego team up for an awesomely accurate the Lego Game Boy kit【Photos】
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Monster Hunter Wilds leads to explosion in popularity of one dish at Tokyo restaurant
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
This secret spring flower-viewing spot in Japan is yet to be discovered by international tourists
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]