Elaborate sting operation lasts over four hours, ends with an officer tripping over and another one appearing from the bushes in a full-on Ghillie suit.
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Cats have a habit of hanging out wherever they want to, but at this shrine felines are honored guests.
Shrines are cooling off from the summer heat by taking the art of flower arrangement to a whole new level.
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Why this centuries’ old Shinto shrine is suddenly also a hot spot for anime fan art【Photos】
Whether you call it Demon Slayer or Kimetsu no Yaiba, Kamado Shrine is the place to go for fans of the hit anime/manga.
Nagasaki priest says over-tourism, vandalism and theft of amulets led to his controversial decision.
You may have heard giving a certain amount of money will win you favor with the gods, but a very high authority says otherwise.
Our latest get-rich-quick scheme takes us to a Shinto shrine in Kamakura with an 835-year history.
Now’s your last chance to see structures that can’t be seen again until the ascension of the next emperor.
Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
“Don’t wear headphones if you go there”: this important piece of advice will make sense in a moment.
Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
While out for a stroll in Ginza, he found a portal that seemed to take him not just to another place, but another time…twice.
Sometimes it’s not how much you steal, but where you steal it from that really gets you in trouble.
Torii gates always have an elegant allure, but none quite like this shrine’s.
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Real-life location for the Lucky Star anime forever altered as iconic gate comes tumbling down.
The people have made it clear that they want the shrine to stay, but will that be enough to save it?


















Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
Studio Ghibli earrings bring classy fun to your look courtesy of Totoro, Calcifer, and more 【Pics】
Cosplay costume room tour by Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako is an eye-opener【Video】
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 3: Crazy Town
We visit Tomonoura, the scenic harbor town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”【Photos】
Three things you should eat at Denny’s in Japan, according to staff who work there