Scenes from the weekend show not everyone was interested in staying away from hotspots like Shibuya and Osaka during Halloween.
Shibuya (Page 5)
Authorities confirm the opening ceremony and live Kyary Pamyu Pamyu concert is delayed, but you can still enjoy lots of online entertainment.
Originally used as the background for Humphrey Bogart’s close-up, these Japanese folks are now having their time in the spotlight.
Right in the middle of one of Japan’s trendiest neighborhoods is a celebration of old-school media.
Second instalment includes a boss fight and a stop at Matsuya to fuel up on gyudon beef bowls.
When life hands you chocolate, wafer, and a special store to combine the two…it’s time to make your very own KitKat.
Tokyo won’t give you a permit to film on the Scramble Crossing? Don’t worry, because now there’s an alternate site!
Japan is filled with special KitKat flavors, but one you design and make yourself could be the most special of all.
Bouldering walls, a skate park and a 24-hour yokocho food alley are just some of the drawcards you’ll find at Tokyo’s newest shopping mall.
“Godfather of streetwear” reimagines Starbucks as a gas stand that sells exclusive Fragment drinkware and T-shirts.
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
McDonald’s Japan releases a pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Last Samurai star Ken Watanabe cooks with daughter Anne in viral YouTube video
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】- All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball- We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Last Samurai star Ken Watanabe cooks with daughter Anne in viral YouTube video
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Four women born without vaginas receive functional lab-grown transplants
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Inuyasha sequel anime Yashahime’s preview video is here, with a glimpse at Sango and Miroku’s son
What happens to Cup Noodle Mystery Meat when you cook it in a rice cooker?
Anime ice cream — Häagen-Dazs Japan releases beautiful shojo-style anime ad【Video】
Japan’s 25 most popular cat names
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
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