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You may have thought that the Loch Ness Monster had cornered the market on fresh-water cryptids, but Japan has one of its own mythical lake beasts. There may be a monster lurking in the depths of Kyushu’s Lake Ikeda, a monster who goes by the terrifying name of… Issie-kun.
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Japanese bath hack: Toss iris leaves in the tub for a traditional shobu yu soak【Photos】
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Family Mart ups its convenience store food game with special burger from beef bowl chain Matsuya
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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 JapanStudio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeJapan’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
Japanese bath hack: Toss iris leaves in the tub for a traditional shobu yu soak【Photos】
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Family Mart ups its convenience store food game with special burger from beef bowl chain Matsuya
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Buddhist priest at Japanese temple lodging goes viral for rude responses to tourist’s bad reviews
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Around Japan in 47 rice balls: Mr. Sato buys each prefecture’s musubi all from one Tokyo shop
Our writers show you how to have the most fun at the new Hooters in Tokyo 【Pics】
Development of Puyo Puyo puzzle game for use in nursing homes underway