Learn what it feels like to be a novelist with an editor hounding you about your manuscript!
inns (Page 2)
You can practically taste the nostalgia permeating this Taisho-era ryokan in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Thanks to several items outfitted with self-parking systems, we get a glimpse into the future of Japanese hospitality.
Wait, hot springs can freeze?
TripAdvisor releases its rankings of the top 10 places to experience traditional Japanese accommodations during your stay in the country.
If you’ve stayed at a traditional Japanese inn with your partner, chances are you’ve experienced this custom before.
Clean, new and with lots of available extras, this is a fantastic option for savvy travellers.
With an “Outside-in” room and a bath lit by fibre optics, this is one of Japan’s most unique places to stay.
Before bathing? After bathing? As soon as you arrive? Or not at all? Find out when most people usually change into yukata when staying at a ryokan.
The mysterious guesthouse is so unique it has a slew of repeat guests who have fallen in love with its rustic charms.
Japanese visitors are falling in love with the gorgeous gardens and traditional rooms at this atmospheric inn.
As you’re probably aware, Japan has quite the lengthy history, stretching back thousands of years. And, as with any civilization, ancient Japan had need of commerce, which lead to the establishment of some of the oldest companies in the world.
Today, we bring you a list of our 10 favorite ancient Japanese companies. From sake to mountain-side inns to Buddhist temple construction companies, there’s something here for everyone!
MOST POPULAR
Now
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Japanese town’s Cat Street View lets you virtually tour its backstreets, meet feline residents
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Otaku crime: Kyoto police arrest man for selling counterfeit ultra-rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Weekly
- Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo- Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Monthly
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026- Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Yearly
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Japanese town’s Cat Street View lets you virtually tour its backstreets, meet feline residents
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Otaku crime: Kyoto police arrest man for selling counterfeit ultra-rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Original McDonald’s character Speedee makes a comeback in Japan
Petition started to stop Doraemon from constantly showing Shizuka in the bath
Japanese professor launches crowdfunding project to recreate amazura, a lost Heian Era sweetener
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Kyoto shrine holding beautiful after-dark cherry blossom event this spring
-
