JAL wants visitors from overseas to see more than just Tokyo during the Tokyo Summer Games.
Olympics (Page 4)
Organizing Committee considers relaxing rules for the Games during Japan’s always hot and humid summer.
Heat and humidity in the capital judged risks to athletes’ safety and performance, so another Japanese city with an Olympic past will play host.
Tennis star says “playing for the pride of the nation will be a very emotional experience.”
Unlike the other franchises picked to be Tokyo Olympics spokescharacters, Pretty Cure is represented by many characters!
Some Chinese authorities want to put a stop to it, but might Japanese authorities be wise to encourage letting our guts fly free?
Organizing committee seems to have a problem with a huge clumsy bear running around with an open flame.
Official assures us that posting pics from the Games is A-OK, and clarifies what you’re not allowed to share online.
Your medal-worthy Olympic venue videos will have to stay within the confines of your phone, say organizers of 2020 Olympics.
This uniform will keep you cool and comfortable like a Japanese shadow warrior from the Edo period.
”I was startled by the size of Godzilla’s thighs,” says Olympic coach as team officially adopts Godzilla Japan nickname.
Tokyo’s last trains are too early for many travelers and partiers, but they’re a God-send for overworked office employees.
Despite winning with a total of 16,187 votes, the remaining 126,980,511 aren’t overly enthused about the chosen nickname.
Will the equivalent of one vending machine drink an hour be enough to gather the 80,000 volunteers the event is seeking?



















Private open-air bath is the crowning gem at this Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Pokémon lid becomes Japan’s most overprotected manhole cover, melts hearts across the country
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
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
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】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 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
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Pokémon lid becomes Japan’s most overprotected manhole cover, melts hearts across the country
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Former SMAP member Shingo Katori announces marriage to woman he’s been dating for 25 years
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
We make a super giant sushi using Costco salmon in Japan【SoraKitchen】
Saitama women arrested for dueling
McDonald’s Japan is now adding to my giant pile of home delivery junk mail
New Totoro merchandise combines cute anime with ancient Japanese pottery traditions
Top 100 manga of all time chosen by survey of 150,000 Japanese people