Experience the thrill of being an action movie star while posing in front of professionally controlled explosions.
Hitachiomiya
MOST POPULAR
Now
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Does the maxixe live up to its promise of being a whole new flavor for our Japanese reporter?
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
The fastest mochi maker in Japan reveals secrets of his technique【Video】
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Denny’s in Japan?
Weekly
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Never forget that Mister Donut’s super-simple ramen is actually very hard to beat
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
Monthly
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection- Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Does the maxixe live up to its promise of being a whole new flavor for our Japanese reporter?
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
The fastest mochi maker in Japan reveals secrets of his technique【Video】
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Denny’s in Japan?
Keeping up with the kids: Japanese high schoolers’ most popular slang of Spring 2022
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Kirby mochi arrives at Family Mart, but is it as sweet to eat as it is to look at?【Taste test】
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Giant digital sumo wrestler now stopping trains at Tokyo station【Video】
Sushi cars are the newest crazy cool dream from Japan’s Tomica line
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is adding a giant Godzilla statue to its international terminal
Japan’s number-one cosplayer ditches the costumes and models multiple swimsuits at photo event
-
