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The fun starts at the front desk, but it’s time to find out how far the weirdness extends through the hotel.
Skip the stress of early flights by soaking in hot springs and board your flight feeling refreshed.
Here are four great places in Japan where you can enjoy both the fall foliage as well as a soak in the hot springs.
We find out if Booth is a safe haven in the midst of Tokyo’s notorious entertainment district.
Flying via Tokyo’s Haneda Airport? The Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Haneda Comic & Books is perfect for manga lovers with its 24-hour library and warm food.
Cooling beauty products, minty fresh sweets, and a beautiful hotel–what else could you want?
Besides being cute, these felines also lend a paw in running their respective establishments.
In true Dormy Inn style, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features regional specialties including pork dishes and mikuriya soba.




















A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
We visit an awesome sauna in Tokyo that’s ladies-only on days that end in zero
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Salmon katsudon? Tokyo restaurant’s specialty is like a deep-fried sashimi lunch【Photos】
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
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
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
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】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Salmon katsudon? Tokyo restaurant’s specialty is like a deep-fried sashimi lunch【Photos】
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Is that restaurant in Tokyo with the giant mecha crab sign any good?
Heart/body-warming anime video is a beautiful love letter to family and miso soup【Video】
We try cooking yakisoba with real Japanese buckwheat soba【SoraKitchen】
Has five years with the dangerous haircut banned in Tokyo schools led this man to a life of crime?
Ninja life skills: Do you know the correct way to eat this traditional Japanese sweet?
Japanese wasp-filled crackers: Their sting is far worse than a bite