After previously taking part in all kinds of prep work, Seiji finally experiences the culmination of his fellow team members’ hard work and dreams.
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Ancient cedar trees that inspired Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli team are just one reason why this forest in Yakushima is so magical.
Traditional features with modern luxuries, including an outdoor sauna and rotenburo bath, provide you with a truly unforgettable stay.
Data analysis highlights where hikers are most likely to get a little too far off the beaten path.
This nighttime cultural experience in Hokkaido combines nature, storytelling, and digital art to immerse visitors in the stories of the Ainu.




















Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
10 Japanese expressions that sound delightfully strange and funny when translated
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】