The Nara Hotel offers royal-class hospitality, but right now you won’t have to pay a king’s ransom to experience it.
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The Twitter post about Unomachi Cafe’s cream soda has people hotly debating this ice cold delight.
Why do hundreds of deer sit together for an hour at this spot in Nara Park every evening in summer? Our reporter investigates.
Increasing numbers of the nationally protected species are being affected by plastic bag consumption.
More stores in Japan’s ancient capital cities are now offering fully functional and fashionable hijabs to accommodate guests from all over the world.
Breathtaking images from a skilled photographer show that even one day in Japan’s former capitals is enough for unforgettable beauty.
After years of attracting visitors from all over Japan, this quirky display has finally moved on.
What should you do when your customers take your extra large fried food portions for granted? Wear a poster pointing it out is one chef’s answer.
Our Japanese-language reporter hadn’t heard of this restaurant, and since it was voted as a top restaurant, she had to check it out.



















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Why is Japan such an unpopular tourist destination?
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Remember: Japanese kombucha is nothing like American kombucha
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Why is Japan such an unpopular tourist destination?
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Remember: Japanese kombucha is nothing like American kombucha
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?
Four breathtaking beer gardens to visit before summer ends in Japan (or put on next year’s list)
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】