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Aji no Moto tasted so good, some people thought there must be some creepy creatures on the ingredient list.
Traditional accommodation in Tokyo’s ritzy Minato Ward doesn’t get much cheaper than this…but there’s a catch.
There’s a legend that ties the origin of this popular dish to one of Japan’s biggest bookstores.
Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were.
Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum wants to take you back in time to an old-school summer festival.
The neighborhood of Otsuka is very different from what it once was–and even more so without its most iconic building.
Japan’s most iconic castle is yours to build in Lego form, as is a Japanese garden to soothe your mind.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Burger King releases its first-ever “buns-free” burger in Japan
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
McDonald’s teams up with Touch manga for burgers that capture the bittersweet taste of youth
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden