Usually commuters get upset by train delays, but this time they were all smiles.
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Whether you need to find breathtaking visuals for a website or pamphlet, or just want to lose yourself in the natural beauty of Japan, this is the place to do it.
With amazing outdoor eating spaces set on moss-covered grounds in the middle of the woods, this is a secret haven for lovers of nature and Studio Ghibli.
Here’s the potentially awesome upside of rain on the day you’re going up Tokyo’s tallest structure.
Sleep in a traditional Japanese house while surrounded by rice paddies, beaches, tree-houses, zip lines and a lighthouse on your very own private island.
Ever wonder why cockroaches are so shiny? Well, let’s put our fears aside and learn a little more about one of the urban human’s greatest foes.
In true Japanese fashion, the three officers went above and beyond to ensure this family of ducks made it safely across the street.
Japanese Twitter user sends out a tough quiz on the night of the Strawberry Moon.
“The 100 what??” That was our initial reaction too, but the official list is just what it sounds like!
Passersby witness frightening scene as it happens.
Not every pink flower in Japan is a cherry blossom.
Family and nature both feature prominently in this stirring glimpse of a day spent far away from the bright lights of Tokyo.
Clever design even takes into account how to keep you entertained during those long, lonely nights.
Single-person sleeping areas connected by a common space give you a living room in the great outdoors.

















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
A visit to “the most blessed kappa statues in all of Japan”【Photos】
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Vacation with Oshawott in this Pokémon collaboration hotel room in Mie Prefecture
Osaka man reserved and cancelled 1,873 seats at two baseball games to get more space for self
Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Vacation with Oshawott in this Pokémon collaboration hotel room in Mie Prefecture
Osaka man reserved and cancelled 1,873 seats at two baseball games to get more space for self
Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Get ready for yuru-kyara car plates! Japan to lift ban on colourful regional license plates
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Cute Kyoto! We Taste Hidden Delights From a Traditional Sweet House in Pontocho
Sailor Moon’s bedsheets, now on sale, are the most chaste anime bedding we’ve seen in a long time
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring