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When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, no matter how well-prepared you are, there’s sure to be a lot you’ll be surprised by! Let’s take a look at 10 things in Japan that might surprise you when you first hop off the plane.
With these in mind, you can enjoy your first trip to Japan even more!
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Manhole Holy War breaks out in Tokyo, winners get money and help repair city infrastructure
Building the crazy-detailed PlayStation model is a surprisingly emotional trip down memory lane
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Manhole Holy War breaks out in Tokyo, winners get money and help repair city infrastructure
Building the crazy-detailed PlayStation model is a surprisingly emotional trip down memory lane
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Asahi Super Dry’s draft beer in a can, the Nama Jockey Can, is here【Taste test】
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Tokyo government’s official AI-powered dating app, Tokyo Enmusubi, has officially launched