Agency for Cultural Affairs wants two-tiered ticket pricing system at 12 National Museums.
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From ghostly processions to playful monsters, this exhibition shows off the charm of Japan’s folklore with modern visual technology.
Classic woodblock prints are animated and paired with perfume for a multi-sensory art experience.
Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.
Museum wants to show you what Nintendo’s video game stars looked like before they every showed up your screen.
Installations are high-concept enough for deep-thinkers, beautiful enough for anyone to enjoy.
Historic Edo-period buildings, modern art, and secret doors all feature in a unique adventure.
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.
Legendary ukiyo-e and mythological icons part of the collaboration between New Era and the Tokyo National Museum.
These reimagined woodblock prints beautifully blend traditional culture and modern technology.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology discusses project with Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno.
The newest Pokémon manhole cover is also the first to feature the classic Nintendo hardware, but not everyone will get to see it.




















Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Major Tokyo subway line shut down by in-train mobile battery fire
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
We make one of Japan’s best breakfast treats: Himeji almond toast【SoraKitchen】
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
An A.I. program designed a katana, then a 15th-generation Japanese swordsmith made it【Photos】
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high