Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
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Complete with advice from a local side character, this off-the-beaten path adventure is wild and frightening at the same time.
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
Murouji has a fascinating history, with stunning sights that’ll linger in your heart long after you visit.
Newly released design shows how the former station building will blend into a more modern landscape.
History of the World manga series features design of Napolean and Leonardo da Vinci by creators of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Promised Neverland.




















Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese maid delivery service brings omurice to your door 【Video】
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
Can you buy everything you need for an overnight camping trip at Daiso? Part 2!【Photos】
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese maid delivery service brings omurice to your door 【Video】
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
Can you buy everything you need for an overnight camping trip at Daiso? Part 2!【Photos】
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Coca-Cola Japan brings out clear lime Coke with former gravure idol as their poster girl
Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
G-cha & Ba-cha serves Japanese green tea with a heartwarming backstory in Tokyo
New high-alcohol version of Japan’s low-alcohol canned cocktails on the way