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Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were.
Sister property to Japan’s best business hotel-breakfast chain lets you start your day the beer, steak, and ice cream way.
Spending a night in Dormy Inn’s quasi-capsule hotel rooms still gets you access to all the great stuff the facility offers.
One of the low-key best neighborhoods to stay in when traveling in Tokyo will have you seeing the city right away and maybe very early too.




















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Mos Burger releases new teriyaki burger-flavored snack fries with a slight identity crisis
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Foreign tourist in Japan arrested for having sex on shrine grounds in broad daylight
Mayoterrace to open this month, may well be the tangiest place on Earth
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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 offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Foreign tourist in Japan arrested for having sex on shrine grounds in broad daylight
Mayoterrace to open this month, may well be the tangiest place on Earth
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Pac-Man rickshaw is back! This time to eat in Osaka’s Shinsekai district
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
How to get to east Japan’s best highway rest stop for foodies without a car of your own
Osaka’s powerful Crab Ice Crab doesn’t pull any punches【Taste test】
How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal