Whether you’re looking for the hustle and bustle or peace and quiet, this list has you covered.
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Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.
Anyone planning to visit Japan in the summer better know which noxious lavatories to avoid.
Tokyo’s historic drinking district is sitting on prime real estate, and that’s got people thinking…
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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Mr. Sato goes back to the junk shops of Akihabara, where the real lucky bag action is
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
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10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】- Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
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- 10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Yearly
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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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Mr. Sato goes back to the junk shops of Akihabara, where the real lucky bag action is
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
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We buy a pair of glasses from up and coming idol Kanna Hashimoto
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Seven arrests, restaurant fire occur during Tokyo’s Halloween night Shibuya street party
We try Ajinomoto’s European Chicken Katsu Curry Style frozen gyoza that has no katsu in it
Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent
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