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See-through garden lavatory is one of the most unusual ways to relieve the call of nature.
A road that isn’t wide enough for cars and a dark, secret chamber are just some of the surprises at this off-the-beaten path destination.
Climbing season officially begins for Japan’s tallest mountain, but with new rules meant to limit coronavirus risks.
We get to enter a holy land that’s been protected since ancient times, and it reminds us of the world of Princess Mononoke.




















Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Demon Slayer Tamagotchi on sale now, preorders for 9 more types on the way
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
McDonald’s Japan has free smiles on its delivery menu, but does asking for one make a difference?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Demon Slayer Tamagotchi on sale now, preorders for 9 more types on the way
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
McDonald’s Japan has free smiles on its delivery menu, but does asking for one make a difference?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Tokyo Bon Japanglish song is a crazy way to learn Japanese 【Video】
Tokyo schoolboy assumes other boy’s identity for six months, attends classes at top high school
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
Masterpieces of Japanese art brought to you through cake and cookies
Starbucks Japan’s Afternoon Tea Set: So popular it sells out in minutes