We head to one of Japan’s top travel destinations to see the situation and take cafe recommendations from a deer.
Miyajima
Our reporter shares her day of soaking up a little bit of the local marine farming, global cuisine, and a walk through the past.
Heartfelt advice for those hoping to visit the World Heritage site before the end of the year.
Symbol of Hiroshima is also a delicious sweet that travelers have loved for over a century.
It’s not just the deer you have to watch out for at Miyajima — there’s something else looking over your shoulder while you eat your lunch.
Visitors to one of the most beautiful places in Japan document the four-legged mafia’s adorable M.O.
While in Japan, you absolutely should visit Hiroshima’s Miyajima island, but while there, you definitely shouldn’t do this.
The global coffeehouse chain has two stunning stores planned for these world-famous tourist spots.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Cherry blossom sake rice beer arriving in Japan well ahead of cherry blossom season, but how?
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Weekly
- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff- Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport- Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Monthly
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- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Yearly
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
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Cherry blossom sake rice beer arriving in Japan well ahead of cherry blossom season, but how?
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Japan’s snack of almonds and whole fish might not be for everyone【Taste test】
Japan is full of ghosts: Visiting the grave of Taira no Masakado’s head
Typhoon destroys real Ghost of Tsushima island shrine torii gate, crowdfunding campaign launched
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Matt Kuwata stuns the world with transformation from Japanese boy to living doll 【Photos】
Foreigner and skiing pals get lost in Japan, call cops for help, ignore them when they call back
-
