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Hotels had been meeting for decades to exchange insider information regarding occupancy rates and future pricing projections.
Cat got your tongue on where to stay? Choose one of these lodgings where the felines play a purrfect part of the customer service.
An amazing deal if you’re headed to Japan’s upcoming world’s fair, or even if you’re skipping it entirely.
Relaxing baths and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet combine to satisfy both your body and mind.
The fun starts at the front desk, but it’s time to find out how far the weirdness extends through the hotel.
Spanning from the north of the country to the south, these might be four of the best places in all of Japan to enjoy a cold one.




















Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
How do you say ‘Google it, you trash’ in British English? Answer surprises many in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
How do you say ‘Google it, you trash’ in British English? Answer surprises many in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Even Japanese people are frightened by the concealed anger in Kyoto compliment foreigner received
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says
You will never guess why this Tokyo candy store never fully opens its shutters
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?