halloween (Page 7)
When gauging appropriateness in a foreign land, using a drunken mob as your baseline is usually a bad idea.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police continue to gather evidence against those involved in flipping truck on streets on Shibuya.
Gangsters from the yakuza group Yamaguchi-gumi were spotted with cute treat bags, surrounded by smiling children and furious adults.
Scary sights, and not because of any ghosts or goblins.
A costume party in one of Tokyo’s most fashionable neighborhoods brings some beauty to the scary celebration.
Mr. Sato takes our team to Shibuya’s Halloween bash, but not before setting us up with coordinated kawaii costumes.
“These people have no love or respect for the Shibuya neighborhood.”
While the Shibuya celebration is as much about getting drunk with friends as it is anything else, in Ikebukuro it’s the costumes that take center stage.
Shibuya restaurant gives jerk one chance to avoid trouble with the law, but some say they’re being too soft on him.
Tokyo’s famous scramble crossing district came alive with hilarious, sexy, cute and genius outfits for Halloween.
Japan’s spookiest yokai anime releases a range of gorgeous outfits just in time for Halloween.
Two enchanting newcomers just showed up at Starbucks, and we’re here to let you know which is right for you.















We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Beautiful sightseeing boat is a floating tea ceremony venue in east Japan’s best hot spring town
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Wild gacha capsule toy machine is one of the most unusual finds in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Should the 2020 (now 2021) Tokyo Olympics be cancelled? Japanese citizens are divided
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Wild gacha capsule toy machine is one of the most unusual finds in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Should the 2020 (now 2021) Tokyo Olympics be cancelled? Japanese citizens are divided
Looking to gift some food? Here are some of Japan’s most popular snacks with online sales
20 things to buy at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store
Virgin majority for surveyed Japanese college students, and 30 percent have never gone on a date
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Taste testing popular Korean and Japanese snacks that look similar: Pocky vs. Pepero