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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
Lame tourists’ lame excuse for spray-painting graffiti in Tokyo still gets them arrested
Before Pokémon Go, there was Ingress, and its first “XM-Profiler Illumination Portal” is in Japan
Is Burger King Japan’s new Crown The One Pounder really that hard to eat?
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Convenience store Mini Stop’s new Gyoza Dog is must-try for all Gyoza fans! 【Taste test】
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Lame tourists’ lame excuse for spray-painting graffiti in Tokyo still gets them arrested
Before Pokémon Go, there was Ingress, and its first “XM-Profiler Illumination Portal” is in Japan
Is Burger King Japan’s new Crown The One Pounder really that hard to eat?
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Convenience store Mini Stop’s new Gyoza Dog is must-try for all Gyoza fans! 【Taste test】
This is what happens when you order US$80 of extra pickles on a Burger King Whopper
Stunning Japanese restaurant is like eating in a samurai residence
Brand-new Anne of Green Gables anime adaptation reveals preview video, premiere date【Video】
Mr. Sato dons full pilgrim fashion to escape the summer heat
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
A vending machine where you don’t know what you’re buying until it comes out – we give it a try!
Pink sakura and baby blue eye flowers team up for gorgeous views at this seaside park in Japan【Pics】
What does Showa-era curry taste like? We try making some with an old-timey roux