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For a country known for its restaurants serving relatively small portions of foods, Japan sure seems to love all-you-can-eat campaigns (although occasionally, things don’t go quite as planned at these events). Well, if you love meat and lots of it, we have good news for you. Burger King Japan’s popular all-you-can eat Whooper campaign is coming back again this year, so get ready to have your fill of big, juicy hamburgers!!
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Japanese parent finds a quick and easy way to get your kids to love reading from an early age
McDonald’s Japan adds first-ever shrimp rice burger to menu in gohan sandwich expansion
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Japanese parent finds a quick and easy way to get your kids to love reading from an early age
McDonald’s Japan adds first-ever shrimp rice burger to menu in gohan sandwich expansion
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Tokyo sex industry worker arrested for saying she needed tuition money, spending it on hosts
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
Cutest rice balls ever? Adorable new onigiri shop opening in downtown Tokyo【Photos】