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All of Mt. Fuji’s four hiking trails are now open, and all of them have new rules this year.
Our search for the coldest place in Tokyo to escape Japan’s heat wave takes us below the earth【Pics】
Legends say Sai no Kawara exists on the border between the realms of the living and the dead, but the map says it’s in Tottori.
Grab your umbrellas and get ready to see the silver/blue/purple/pink lining to Japan’s rainy season.
With thousands of bushes to be enjoyed, these floral wonderlands are just waiting for you to stroll around them.
Thousands of flowers bloom in the west Tokyo mountains, but they all started from one man’s kind thoughts.
Once again, foreign nationals need help after taking the risks of mountain hiking too lightly.
You don’t get this beautiful in a day, and Ashikaga Flower Park has two other types of flowers also looking their best.
After helicopter evacuation, college student returns to pick up something he left behind, gets himself stuck again.
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Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
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Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
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When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
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A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Adorable Totoro lamp is here to make us ooh, aah, and learn what honnori means【Photos】
Nissin Donbei to sell Classic line of instant udon and soba noodles for its 50th anniversary
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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