ryokan
Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Sakura Mikura branches have an interior feature more commonly found in traditional ryokan inns.
Cat got your tongue on where to stay? Choose one of these lodgings where the felines play a purrfect part of the customer service.
Travelers vanish half-way through their reserved stay, leave no trace (or payment) behind.
A budget stay in the centre of town that’s like visiting grandma’s house in the countryside.




















Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Legendary artist EYE to hold his largest mass-percussion event ever in Tokyo with crowdfunding underway
Japanese city creates giant bread bed photo spot for limited time
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Legendary artist EYE to hold his largest mass-percussion event ever in Tokyo with crowdfunding underway
Japanese city creates giant bread bed photo spot for limited time
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
We investigate the “secret menu” at Tendon Tenya: vegetable tempura for 210 yen?!
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
We Order Whopper With 1050 Bacon Strips, Struggle to Level Comically Huge Burger
Tokyo sex industry worker arrested for saying she needed tuition money, spending it on hosts
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attraction
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”