Everything has been coming up Tokyo lately. Recently ranked no. 1 on a Trip Advisor survey, Japan’s capital city has now come in at No. 2 on Monocle’s list of most livable cities for 2014. That’s two positions up from their ranking last year!
Cities across the world were ranked based on criteria such as economics, society, functionality, as well as ease of everyday living and happiness of people. But it’s not just Tokyo that’s feeling the love recently – two more Japanese cities made it onto the list of great places to live!
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit
Elderly Kyoto man detained by police for three hours because of hammer in his car
Ghibli Forest Spirit towel series will delight and/or freak out visitors to your home【Photos】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japanese dating site’s picture of ideally attractive woman: young, no sleeves, college education
Spirited Away train station and submerged tracks attract Ghibli fans around Japan
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Elderly Kyoto man detained by police for three hours because of hammer in his car
Ghibli Forest Spirit towel series will delight and/or freak out visitors to your home【Photos】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japanese dating site’s picture of ideally attractive woman: young, no sleeves, college education
Spirited Away train station and submerged tracks attract Ghibli fans around Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new free-to-use anime images to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Japanese restaurant chain shows us how to make katsudon in three minutes【SoraKitchen】
Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Japanese farming simulator rewards players with actual crops delivered to their door