foreigners in Japan (Page 7)
You might have thought no one cares about the series that he got caught for, but they do, and his total damages are estimated at 1.8 billion yen.
Hotel operators say the ancient capital’s beautiful temples have a newfound image as congested and inconvenient.
Immigration Bureau’s relaxed visa policy has boosted tourism from southeast Asia, but it seems to have come with an unwanted side-effect.
7-Eleven Japan wants to stop selling adult magazines, cites concern for foreigners, female customers
Company cites desire to avoid giving Japan a bad reputation as visitors from overseas come for the Tokyo Olympics.
When gauging appropriateness in a foreign land, using a drunken mob as your baseline is usually a bad idea.
What’s obvious for some is far less so for others, and can lead to frustration when the listener doesn’t get the speaker’s message.
P.K. Sanjun takes a look at some of the common criteria used to define what makes a person “Japanese,” and whether they’ll still be used in the future.
New rules aims to close loophole that lets language school students spend as much of the year working full-time as attending class.
Shows off his bodybuilding form as past of educational program with soulful saxophone soundtrack.
We hit the coast with a group of international students for a day of sun, surf…and maybe romance?


















Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Deer are appearing in Osaka City, may have wandered there from Nara[Video]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
7-Eleven Japan now has two tiers of salmon rice balls, but is the new, cheaper one any good?【Taste test】
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes