Japan (Page 2)
Surprisingly, no animal was seriously harmed during the filming of this video – unless you count its bruised ego.
In a society that prides itself on polite customer service, this ticket machine stands out for its hilariously impolite treatment of customers.
“Edo-kiriko” glasses from Starbucks are gorgeous — but also way too expensive. So we got to wondering: Can you get similar gorgeous designs for more reasonable prices?
The anthropomorphized frog and rabbit from the famous 12th century Choju-jinbutsu-giga acquaint themselves with computers, selfie sticks and more in this cute line of miniature figures.
How many of the top 20 most popular Japanese castles (according to TripAdvisor) have you been to?
Tokyo’s Yamanote Line was suspended for hours in both directions today due to the incident.
The story of an old man and a student whose only connection was taking the same train every morning has gone viral in Japan.
The British actor brings life to the origin story of a Japanese demon in a clip that plays out like a mesmerising high-budget feature film.
The new hashtag offers a collection of some of the most unusually-named PokéStops in Japan, and some that just make us laugh.
SMAP, one of Japan’s most famous pop boy band groups, have announced they will disband at the end of this year.
He’s caught ’em all in the U.S., Europe, Hong Kong and Australia, and now we get to find out what the gamer’s been up to in Japan, the birthplace of Pokémon.
Summer is upon us and we’ve found an interesting survey that may give you the edge for your next summer date.
My entries for the “Top 10 most irritating Japanese borrowed words” weren’t irritating enough for some people – so I’ve formulated a part two (“tsuu”) with your help!
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
Tera Ango now offers the chance to live and take part in daily practices at a Buddhist temple
It’s naked time: An American’s first onsen experience 【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
It looks like fish, but does it taste like it? Imitation tuna almost breaks our minds 【Taste test】
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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】- Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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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
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Tera Ango now offers the chance to live and take part in daily practices at a Buddhist temple
It’s naked time: An American’s first onsen experience 【Video】
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Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
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Japan creates public monument to original doge meme dog in her home prefecture【Photos】
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Take it From a Native! Recipe for Delicious Japanese Curry as Found at Coco Ichiban
We asked: “What are the hardest and best things about dating a Japanese person?”
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
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Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
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