We head to one of Japan’s top travel destinations to see the situation and take cafe recommendations from a deer.
Japan travel (Page 10)
Make a wish on not one but two little stars while you’re on vacation in western Tokyo this spring.
An unexpected encounter sends us on a journey to the other side of Japan, and into the past.
Major travel provider says that fewer international travelers will be coming to Japan in 2026, but they’ll be spending more.
Shinto shrine in Kyoto has become globally famous for its beauty, but inconsiderate visitors are ruining the view for everyone but themselves.
A list of Japan’s three-day weekends plus two vacation periods to dodge if you want to miss the crowds and high prices.
Novelist Osamu Dazai’s relocated house now invites visitors in to drink coffee, and disappear into books.
Extra-luxurious travel mode returning to Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka bullet train route for first time in over two decades.
Train to off-the-beaten-path onsen town gives you a taste of Japanese bathing culture even before you arrive at your destination.
With peak Fuji-viewing season coming up, here are seven spots to add to your Japan travel list.
Mr. Sato bypasses the high-priced sushi that’s become the neighborhood’s new normal and finds a super-cheap, super-tasty bowl of ramen.
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Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
Mochido donuts make a squishy return to Lawson stores across Japan
93-year-old Japanese grannie helps set trap for scam artist half her age
This Tokyo snack shop can send your taste buds on a trip around Japan for just 1,000 yen
Pikachu Shortcake Sandwich set to be Tokyo’s newest photogenic treat for Pokémon Trainers
Tokyo restaurant adds special seat for live-streaming and social media posting [Video]
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Order of Culture from Japanese emperor
Trial of terminally ill cancer patient who found 22 million yen on the street and kept it ends
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time- One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
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Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Tokyo restaurant adds special seat for live-streaming and social media posting [Video]
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Order of Culture from Japanese emperor
Trial of terminally ill cancer patient who found 22 million yen on the street and kept it ends
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Middle Eastern juice bar B-Fresh lands in Harajuku
Japanese scientists developing cute, autonomously swarming robo dogs for anti-bear patrols [Video]
Japan’s newest tempura is…potato salad tempura?!? [Taste test]
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Japan’s mission to Martian moon and back underway
Japanese police question man for “not looking good in a suit,” turns out he robbed an old lady
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