Numazu
A visit to this restaurant that specializes in deep sea fish also teaches us that some of our favorite fish live deeper than we previously thought. Read More
This ramen shop is so popular it’s impossible to get into. Don’t worry though–there are other ways to try its delicious ramen!
Change.org petition organizer says agricultural group has pledged their continued support to the anime schoolgirl idol.
Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
This beautiful white and blue pudding made in the port of Numazu is an absolute jewel to both look at and taste!
Officers establish connection with one other vandal, show there’s nowhere for law-breaking otaku to hide.
There’re dumb otaku, and then there are dumb otaku who need to make a 300-kilometer (186-mile) trip just to get arrested.
Real-life town where anime’s second arc takes place experiences hateful vandalism.









Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
This is what a million yen of lottery tickets looks like, and a secret that’ll make us rich【Pics】
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Star Wars becomes a kabuki play as we attend Kairennosuke and the Three Shining Swords in Tokyo
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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 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
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
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Star Wars becomes a kabuki play as we attend Kairennosuke and the Three Shining Swords in Tokyo
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Can the powers of the Tokyo area’s literal money-laundering shrine make us rich? We find out
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Defying gravity and common sense with the lowest-rated tensegrity table on Amazon Japan
Spirited Away bath herbs now available at Ghibli exhibition in Japan
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker