Kagoshima (Page 2)
Spanning almost the entire length of Japan, this notebook carried the will and determination of train fans, bringing them together in a very special way.
These high school students won’t have any shortage of material for their next summer camp excursion, that’s for sure.
You can practically taste the nostalgia permeating this Taisho-era ryokan in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japanese social media users fall in love as dog chases down Google Street View car many times its size.
Experience a tour of some of Japan’s best cuisine without even setting foot outside of your hotel with these top 10 breakfast buffet picks.
When you work in a customer-facing role, you can expect to deal with some difficult people from time to time. Being hospitalized by one of them, however, should never be a concern…
Feeling a little too chipper today? Here’s something to bring you back to down to earth: According to Kobe University professor Yoshiyuki Tatsumi and his research staff, there is a one-percent chance that a huge, Japanese-civilization-obliterating volcanic eruption will occur sometime within the next 100 years.
One percent may not sound like very much, but when you hear the kind of eruption the professor’s research refers to, you’ll understand why even that tiny number is much bigger than we’d like.
That’s right, you can eat a polar bear in Japan. But before you start freaking out about animal cruelty or endangered species, we are actually talking about the funky dessert in picture above, not the big furry mammal. Meet the shirokuma or polar bear, a delicious treat of shaved ice, sweet milk syrup and fruit from Kagoshima.
When it comes to terrifying displays of the power of Mother Nature, Japan never fails to deliver. These incredible photos capture the volcanic eruption off the coast of Kyuushu yesterday afternoon.













Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Ghibli Museum store shares the task all new employees struggle with, and how to overcome it【Vid】
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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 Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Ghibli Museum store shares the task all new employees struggle with, and how to overcome it【Vid】
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Bent postboxes in Taiwan are a heartwarming reminder to never give up
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best beef stew?【Taste test】
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make