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A reminder that for all the people who hate, there are many more willing to love and protect.
Model daughter of former SMAP member gets caught up in controversy involving shoes and kimono.
People are checking their emergency bags in fear that a big quake will arrive in the coming days.
A railway up the mountain aims to eliminate vehicles on the road to the fifth station but the round-trip fare for passengers won’t be cheap.
Serving diners since the days of the samurai and once loved by famous writers like Natsume Soseki, this long-standing business will soon be no more.




















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
A Silent Voice, anime film about bullied deaf girl, has an emotional new trailer【Video】
Attack on Titan star Levi graces cover of Japanese women’s magazine
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
At what age should parents stop giving kids New Year’s otoshidama money? Japanese netizens answer
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo 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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
At what age should parents stop giving kids New Year’s otoshidama money? Japanese netizens answer
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
“Yandere Simulator” game lets you release your jealous schoolgirl rage and murder love rivals
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Ridiculously tiny apartment may be downtown Tokyo’s cheapest (with good reason)
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo releases exclusive Christmas goods in Japan
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Beautiful Studio Ghibli photo frames let you put yourself in the worlds of Totoro and Kiki【Pics】