Hakone
With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.
Complete with a grass deck, this “green park floating on a lake” is a beautiful way to travel.
Turns out Tokyo-3 is a really nice place to visit when it’s not getting attacked by giant space monsters.
If you need a project with an anime Taisho-period twist, try crafting your own puzzle box!
At the right time of year and the right time of day, this traditional sign of fall shines like a field of gold.
Less than $US40 a night gets you two luxury meals and a room with a private rotenburo bath attached.
One more reason to visit beautiful Kanagawa, just a 30-minute train ride from downtown Tokyo.
Thanks to several items outfitted with self-parking systems, we get a glimpse into the future of Japanese hospitality.




















Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Colorized photos of old-timey Philippines bring the past to life
Design-your-own-Pokémon-T-shirt service launches at Uniqlo, dozens of species to work with【Pics】
New Hello Kitty x McDonald’s Japan collaboration is like a life lesson to live by 【Video】
Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
Japanese police kendo: Not for the faint of heart
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
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】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
Colorized photos of old-timey Philippines bring the past to life
Design-your-own-Pokémon-T-shirt service launches at Uniqlo, dozens of species to work with【Pics】
New Hello Kitty x McDonald’s Japan collaboration is like a life lesson to live by 【Video】
Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
Japanese police kendo: Not for the faint of heart
Japanese women show overwhelming resistance to unisex bathrooms in survey
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Baby’s first Totoro cosplay? Ghibli specialty shop has adorable infant fashion sets【Photos】
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Japan is running out of swordsmiths, and a strict apprenticeship requirement is a big reason why
Survey asks Japanese women if they could marry a man who’s rich but ugly
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
Two crows decided to wreck a Pokémon GO player in Japan during Pokémon GO Fest