“So is this the start of the Coronavirus Challenge Lottery?” asks opponent of Shinjuku program.
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Next time the kids complain that they never get to do anything cool on the weekends, just take them to this host club.
Nine rooms of puzzles and a countdown to disaster to get your team’s minds working and pulses racing.
If it’s your first time going through Japan’s busiest train station, this “helpful” sign might not make things much easier.
Each blade is made by a craftsman from Seki using centuries-old traditional swordsmithing techniques.
From towering skyscrapers through to the world’s busiest station, this sprawling Tokyo ward took years to recreate in miniature.
Mr. Sato attempts to eat this traditional Japanese sweet for the first time and realizes that it’s not for novices. Read More
Rev-9 and the T-800 beat drums in traditional happi coats under a giant Godzilla in Japan.
Litterbug smokers aren’t so eager to brawl once they find out they’re picking a fight with a guy who beats people up for a living.



















Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Mega Nigiri Sushi in Okinawa is top quality AND super cheap, a unicorn in the sushi world
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Haunted, abandoned hotel complex on Okinawa is a lesson against messing with Japan’s spirits
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attraction
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Mega Nigiri Sushi in Okinawa is top quality AND super cheap, a unicorn in the sushi world
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Haunted, abandoned hotel complex on Okinawa is a lesson against messing with Japan’s spirits
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attraction
Scandal in Los Angeles over child’s unconventional undies sparks anger online
Ikea Japan’s matcha sweets fair is back, and with all-new green tea desserts!
Our ladylike, solo visit to the handsome butler cafe of Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood【Photos】
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
Japan’s Bubbly Dance craze is back in its cutest incarnation yet【Video】
We try out the upcoming R2-D2 virtual keyboard projector!
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Kitakyushu’s spectacular wisteria tunnel is blooming! You don’t want to miss it!
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025