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Remember Google’s 8-bit Google Maps April Fools’ prank from earlier this year?
Japanese four-piece all-female rock band, Negoto, have taken the idea to the next level by integrating their new music video with an 8-bit map of Tokyo so that it tracks the singer’s location as she goes on a grand adventure across the city.
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Busty Digimon anime figure not child-friendly enough for the West, now barred from sale overseas
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Calling all ladies out there: How to win the heart of a man with AB blood type
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Krispy Kreme releases a special tsukimi moon-viewing doughnut in Japan
Ueno Park’s panda bread is just as warm, fluffy and cute as the pandas themselves 【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed areaTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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】
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】Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Calling all ladies out there: How to win the heart of a man with AB blood type
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Krispy Kreme releases a special tsukimi moon-viewing doughnut in Japan
Ueno Park’s panda bread is just as warm, fluffy and cute as the pandas themselves 【Photos】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Sandwiches fit for a sumo served up in Osaka【Taste Test】
Japanese department store Isetan brings back its Sailor Moon fashion line, plus a new Diana bag!
How to make a massive deep dish Chicago Pizza…in your rice cooker
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Poké Ball breath mint holder series will keep you from being a smelly Pokémon otaku