Kyoto (Page 20)
Establishment boasts 88,200 possible parfaits in the geisha district of Japan’s ancient capital city.
Company behind Tokyo’s steampunk massage parlor goes even more old-school with beautiful and relaxing innovation.
16-year-old who attends all-boys high school was feeling lovelorn, so the aquarium offered an unorthodox solution.
From modern art to Shinto shrines, Data analysis group releases its list of top photography spots from 2018.
Breathtaking images from a skilled photographer show that even one day in Japan’s former capitals is enough for unforgettable beauty.
Nintendo just isn’t the Big N without its actual big N.
Hanazono University hopes you’re never too old to get a bachelor’s in clinical psychology.
The video is an homage to the beautiful old Japanese city and a reflection of their love for Japanese culture and aesthetics.
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Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
The cheapest bento at this Osaka shop is only 200 yen, but is it actually any good?
Man in Suzuka offered 9 million yen for his semen, conned out of 38 million yen
Burger King Japan now selling hamburgers minus everything but the meat
Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japanese taxi drivers granted right to kick rude passengers out of their cabs before destination
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What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
American man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visa- Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo’s Ginza are Japan’s latest tourism culture clash- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
- Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli adds Totoro family goods to its anime merchandise store in Japan- Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
New Gundam plush goods mix cosplay and comfort for Char-custom-level coziness [Pics]
We waited three hours to get into the new carb heaven all-you-can-eat bread restaurant in Osaka
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Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
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
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]- What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month
Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
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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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Japanese taxi drivers granted right to kick rude passengers out of their cabs before destination
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Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo’s Ginza are Japan’s latest tourism culture clash
We hunt for treasure at an all-you-can-stuff Kanagawa secondhand shop for just 1,000 yen
Japan’s Suica Penguin character is “graduating”, and you can choose its successor
Ghibli/Kyoto crossover artwork decorates goshuin papers for Zen and Ghibli art exhibition [Pics]
We waited three hours to get into the new carb heaven all-you-can-eat bread restaurant in Osaka
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