Intentional or not, there’s no way to see this park in one of Japan’s largest cities and not think of Pikachu throwing down.
Hokkaido (Page 9)
Snow falls in Hokkaido before Tokyo even needs to get out its fall fashions.
Japan sets the bar for convenience store excellence pretty high, but this one clears it with ease.
Come hungry for this list of the most delicious things to eat in the most palate-pleasing prefectures of Japan.
The Royal Express is coming to Hokkaido, but if you can’t wait, it’s already running in the Tokyo area.
Spanning almost the entire length of Japan, this notebook carried the will and determination of train fans, bringing them together in a very special way.
Winter comes early to Hokkaido and turns one of Japan’s most respected schools into an otherworldly wonderland.
The female wrestler, who injured her finger during the altercation, is being hailed a hero for her actions.
More than 200 people lined up to be the first ever to get their doughnut fix on Japan’s northernmost island.
A visit to the mushroom kingdom to see if 600,000 fans could possibly be wrong, and also to eat some amazing ramen.
The fine balance between lush greenery and vibrant city makes Kushiro a nature lover’s paradise.



















China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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?
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Everything you wanted to know about the Ainu, with photos and video【Rocketpedia】
We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Mr. Sato attempts the 50-Pin Challenge at Kabukicho’s Shinjuku Copa Bowl【Video】
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Cardcaptor Sakura engagement rings are here to help you capture your bride-to-be’s heart