Our Tottori-born reporter buys some “sand eggs” cooked at insanely high temperatures to determine just how egg-citing they are.
sand dunes
Pokélovers can have fun taking in the local sights AND entering a lottery to win some local delicacies.
Driver should have spotted multiple warning signs as soon as she said where she wanted to go.
In fact, Tottori’s governor officially encourages you to venture into the sand to catch ’em all.
Everything in Japan is coming up Star Wars right now. There was the amazing snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival in February, the stunning rice field art in July, beautiful Nebuta festival floats in August, and of course those amazing Samurai Star Wars figures that are about to go on sale. A new hope has risen for fans as this will be the first time in 10 years that Jedi Masters and our favorite droids will grace the big screen.
Another city in Japan has decided to strike back with a Force-inspired exhibit in the only place in the country that could match up to the desert planet of Tatooine. In the sand dunes of Tottori, a massive Star Wars sand sculpture is going to be erected. A return of the giant sculptures, if you will.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Nicolas Cage meets Gachapin and a world record is broken at Osaka Comic Con 2025
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
Weekly
- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Monthly
- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
- 10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Yearly
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Nicolas Cage meets Gachapin and a world record is broken at Osaka Comic Con 2025
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Yakuza-themed love hotel rooms! Great for couples, friends, and business meetings, owners say
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Cherry blossoms blooming on new sakura Air Jordans from Nike【Photos】
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Aliens attend baseball game, thrown out, never heard from again
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
-
