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My wife, in her infinite patience, has taught me several things about Japanese culture. Thanks to her, I’m familiar with the proper way to offer incense at a grave, and also how important it is to bring a little present to your neighbors on all sides when moving into a new apartment.
But perhaps the lesson with the biggest impact on my daily life was when she taught me just how good Gari Gari-kun popsicles are. Read More
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Japan Rail apologises for discrimination “misunderstanding” with Russian sign
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airportJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on MiyajimaStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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 TokyoStarbucks 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 homeJapan’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 saysStarbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Japan Rail apologises for discrimination “misunderstanding” with Russian sign
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
The lovely booth ladies of Tokyo Game Show 2017
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
Five of Japan’s most unique snow-covered hot spring bathing sites