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If you’re asking yourself the question “Do I have to wear a mask in Japan?” you might want to read this first.
Japan may have opened its borders, but there are still some requirements that might trip you up when visiting.
Travel restrictions finally set to be lifted as country returns to pre-pandemic entry procedures.
Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead.
Ambassador takes aim at Japan’s richest man, questioning the decision to value pants and T-shirts over Ukrainian lives.
Fake news story goes viral around the world, but the real story behind it is just as compelling.
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
One Piece anime recreates original opening, brings back “We Are” theme for Episode 1,000【Video】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old way to deal with a modern issue
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Almost exactly half of the new adults in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward are foreigners
Cup Noodles Breakfast: a curse against instant ramen or the best thing since sliced bread?
Let’s go get a haircut at Tokyo’s anime otaku hair salon【Photos】
Weekly
- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Monthly
- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
- 10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Yearly
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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49-year-old Japanese shut-in spends weeks living with corpse of mother who died at home
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Oshi stick for taking photos of photos of your favorite celebs and characters, selling at Daiso
Cherry blossoms appearing early in Nagano… about half a year early
Knife-wielding man at Shinjuku Station arrested by Tokyo police
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