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We recently talked about some changes the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was making to street signs ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but it seems they are not content with superficial changes. They have apparently started looking into the plausibility of introducing signal-less roundabouts to Japan, something that could have drivers feeling very grumpy.
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck
The Japan Poop Society is making movements to protect people’s health
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Best all-you-can-eat okonomiyaki in Japan? Restaurant chain serves up a feast for under $14
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
Tokyo park’s sea of clouds, nighttime illumination, and cosplay days make now perfect time to visit
Samurai ritual suicide contest cancelled by organizer in west Japan
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowOne of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle themeGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve tooJapanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Best all-you-can-eat okonomiyaki in Japan? Restaurant chain serves up a feast for under $14
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】
Snuggle up to a Japanese Shiba Inu that looks real but is actually a cute hot water bottle cover
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 3) — The ultimate breakfast? Try $45 rice porridge at a 400-year-old restaurant
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Suntory explains the simple science behind how it makes its amazing clear tea beverages【Video】
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
Japan’s new frozen sushi DIY kit – Great foodie fun, or cold-hearted abomination?【Taste test】
Such recognition! Official doge meme dog manhole cover installed in Japan【Photos】
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】