The good thing about being out in the woods when nature calls is that, short of letting rip on a nest of angry fire ants, nature usually doesn’t mind where you go.
It’s probably a good idea not to take a bathroom break while dressed like a creature from The Lord of the Rings, though, or chances are you’ll scare the life out of passing tourists and end up with photos of your peeing self all over the internet.

Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
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
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Pairing Japanese whisky with Famichiki at Kyoto’s new convenience store bar
Kung Fu Motion Visualization video blurs the line between reality and digital art 【Video】
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Japanese convenience store’s new chicken katsu sandwich looks deceptive…but is it?