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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Tsukiji fish market vendors move to Toyosu in huge fleet of turret trucks【Pics & Video】
KFC offering all-you-can-eat fried chicken in Japan every Wednesday starting in mid-summer!
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
The top 10 Studio Ghibli anime homes that fans would most like to live in
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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 monthDisillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer tooJapanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yenStarbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed areaTokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
The top 10 Studio Ghibli anime homes that fans would most like to live in
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
AR sport Hado added to Shizuoka high school curriculum
Ghibli Park adds new anime food to the menu at restaurants and Kiki’s bakery
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best restaurant in Fukuoka’s Hakata neighborhood!
Ultra-premium matcha, koji rice mold star in Starbucks Japanese New Year’s Frappuccino and drinks
Popular Osaka all-you-can-eat yakiniku chain Yakiniku Rikimaru opens its first location in Tokyo