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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Barbenheimer posts cause backlash in Japan, prompting two-sentence apology from Warner Bros.
Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in JapanJapan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Nine steps to enjoying an outdoor Japanese barbecue
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
Visiting Shohei Ohtani’s official manhole lid in his hometown and more
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
In search of the fish with a human face in Japan
Which city spends the most on ramen every year? Not Tokyo, Sapporo, or Fukuoka, but a Tohoku town
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]