Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
Okinawa (Page 4)
Our reporter samples 11 types of produce unfamiliar to her in order to crown the overall victors and losers of the island diet.
Liquored up naps, sometimes in car lanes, are so common in one part of Japan that there’s a new vocabulary word for it.
Ranking reveals Japanese impressions of which prefectures seem to boast residents with the best personalities.
Sadly for certain tourist hotspots, stricter measures must be enacted to protect their residents.
Poor exchange rate with the metaphysical plane was not enough to cover his pack of smokes.
Futuristic and incredibly cool. One glaring problem, however, prevents it from being widely used.
Ramen chef has had it with rude customers from his own country, so he’s cast them out of his noodle paradise.
Female candidate and male opponent denounce classless political message.


















Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
150 Pokémon will be hiding in major Japanese train stations this fall, waiting for fans to find them
Japanese YouTuber goes to Argentinian slum to make “impactful video”, gets robbed instead
Japanese convenience store Christmas cakes are cuter than ever!
Well-known Old Testament stories manifested as cute zippered pouches【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
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
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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】
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
Japanese YouTuber goes to Argentinian slum to make “impactful video”, gets robbed instead
Japanese convenience store Christmas cakes are cuter than ever!
Well-known Old Testament stories manifested as cute zippered pouches【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Disney Resort marks 30th anniversary with $22,000 Franck Muller watches 【Photos】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
How to make tuna sashimi HAM with less than a minute of work【SoraKitchen】
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
We eat a canned omelette from a Japanese vending machine and hope for the best
Masahiko Ozumi Paris in Osaka makes the comfiest desserts around