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A growing number of people all across Japan have been noticing their neighborhoods getting a little jazzier these days. If you live in Japan and haven’t seen them yet then just wait. But why have cities all over the country been trading in their traditional yellowish lights for the blue light special?
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Eating venomous snake in Japan
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Starbucks Japan releases new Stanley bottles and exclusive drinkware at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
What it’s like to attend an idol concert where they’re singing lyrics that you wrote【Pt. II】
Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best egg sushi?【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie PrefectureStarbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
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】
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
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Starbucks Japan releases new Stanley bottles and exclusive drinkware at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
What it’s like to attend an idol concert where they’re singing lyrics that you wrote【Pt. II】
Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best egg sushi?【Taste test】
We turn our home into one of Japan’s favorite cafes with at-home chocolate croissant baking kit
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
We get to be (probably) the first ever to try Nissin Cup Noodle’s latest creation: Gyoza ramen!
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Cafe next to Tokyo Station offers all-you-can-eat tarts, and Mr. Sato is ready for his desserts