Shibuya (Page 9)
First signs of central Tokyo shutting down with the unprecedented closure of a youth hotspot.
Keep your wits about you — you never know what might appear as you walk these underground tunnels.
46th floor Shibuya observation deck turns out to be a uniquely beautiful place for people-watching.
This is a combination of delicious and contemporary technology that was definitely worth the visit.
The iconic green train car that sits in front of Shibuya Station’s Hachiko statue is finding a new home.
Site of Tokyo’s liveliest street parties, and most embarrassing drunken mayhem, will be a soft drink-only space on New Year’s Eve.
The location is within easy walking distance of JR Shibuya Station in one of Tokyo’s most popular youth districts.
All good things must come to an end, but at least this delicious beef katsu sandwich will live on in its diner’s memory!
A massive photo safari of the treasure trove of amazing stuff waiting at Nintendo’s brand-new Shibuya destination store!
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
New shop within walking distance from Scramble Intersection also has giant Mewtwo in research tube greeting guests.
Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
We look back on a great solution to the problem of picking one costume: wear everyone’s old ones at once!




















Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Rhinoceros beetles falling out of favor with Japanese kids
KFC offering all-you-can-eat fried chicken in Japan every Wednesday starting in mid-summer!
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Taking a trip through time at Chiba’s Showa-era yankee-style fashion shop【Photos】
Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
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
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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?
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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
Rhinoceros beetles falling out of favor with Japanese kids
KFC offering all-you-can-eat fried chicken in Japan every Wednesday starting in mid-summer!
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Taking a trip through time at Chiba’s Showa-era yankee-style fashion shop【Photos】
Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Hello Kitty says hello to Godzilla in new kaiju/Sanrio crossover collaboration
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Cardcaptor Sakura engagement rings are here to help you capture your bride-to-be’s heart
New Shinkansen design unveiled, bullet train exterior includes cherry blossom Easter egg