Shimane
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.
81-year-old owner/designer builds what he sees in his dream, want visitors from overseas to experience his maze.
Mr. (and Mrs.) Sato ride the overnight rails back to his hometown on one of Japan’s coolest cross-country travel options.
Weekly performances with dragons and demons in Japan’s Iwami region are an incredible way to connect with and preserve its history.
This cat likes to pull peace poses, stand on two feet and make a living selling hot potatoes.
Japanese authorities take a hardline approach to taking something that isn’t yours, no matter how insignificant it might seem.




















Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Burger King Japan’s Great King Yeti is the latest evolution of One Pounders
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?
Lawson now sells old rice as “vintage” onigiri in Japan
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
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
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
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
Burger King Japan’s Great King Yeti is the latest evolution of One Pounders
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?
Lawson now sells old rice as “vintage” onigiri in Japan
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Christmas arrives early at Starbucks in Japan with new Merry Cream Frappuccino
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Starbucks Japan’s new S’mores Frappuccino has something extra, but do we want to drink some more?
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 2 of Winter Comiket 2021【Photos】
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】