scam artists
Woman says she’s a foreign student struggling in the pandemic, asks us to buy her homemade chocolate
The men allegedly misrepresented themselves as U.S. military members to cheat victims out of money.
Collision is low-speed even by human running standards.











Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old way to deal with a modern issue
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Sapporo Breweries reveals Ginza Brown — the only beer in the world made from honey bee yeast!
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
We tried eating a raw “mizu nasu” eggplant, and it tastes like a weird fruit【Taste Test】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Sapporo Breweries reveals Ginza Brown — the only beer in the world made from honey bee yeast!
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
We tried eating a raw “mizu nasu” eggplant, and it tastes like a weird fruit【Taste Test】
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Japanese man accepts hostess’ invitation for night view date, sees type of stars he didn’t want to
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Foreign population in Japan hits record high as Japanese population falls to record low
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan