It’s a long way from the office, but it’s the most authentic Brazilian food we can find without going all the way to Brazil.
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The company behind beef bowl chain Sukiya and conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Hama Sushi now have their own konbini.
A silk mill that generated an immeasurable amount of money for Japan, is not getting the favor returned.
COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.
Nakanojo welcomes you to Gunma with a beautiful local tradition you won’t find at any other station in Japan.
No more worrying about having exact change, but more worrying about having plastic surgery.
An unexpected collaboration between an idol live-streaming service and a non-profit organization produces a stunning picture of summer.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, including this team of workers who used their own local brand of heroism to prank visitors at night.
Fearless hero saved lives in exchange for his own during recent Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane eruption.
Hundreds of steps below the surface, and if you miss your train, you could be waiting on the dank, dungeon-like platform alone for four hours.


















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japanese city abolishes 88th birthday celebratory money gift because people are living longer
Join the hordes of net users giggling at GIFs of sumo wrestlers performing comedic moves【Videos】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
We try new ‘adrift at sea’ experience and end up floating alone on the Yamaguchi coast
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Join the hordes of net users giggling at GIFs of sumo wrestlers performing comedic moves【Videos】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
We try new ‘adrift at sea’ experience and end up floating alone on the Yamaguchi coast
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Kentucky Fried Chicken set to open all-you-can eat buffet restaurant in Japan
This Japanese train station has its very own hot spring bathhouse, right on the platform【Photos】
300-year-old Tokyo comb company sells 30,000-yen wooden hair combs—Are they worth it?
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Starbucks Japan has a limited-edition candle…that hasn’t sold out yet
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!