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There’s one place in particular where Japanese people aren’t just not polite, they’re downright rude.
55-year-old politician thinks kids are ditching school because they’re spending too much time on their phones.
Fan thinks Japanese linguistic stubbornness is limiting the potential audience of Japan’s artists and creators.
Trending hashtag reveals some interesting quirks that guests have come across during their short-term stays.
The “Harlem of Japan” may be losing the very thing that made it so popular in the first place.
Is Japanese food truly better than sex, which was ranked as less pleasurable than four other things?
A lot of Japanese people said hello to the new year by saying goodbye to their old job, with a team of lawyers ready to handle the awkward situation for them.
The onsen trip: as beloved a relationship milestone as Christmas Eve and Valentine’s Day, but how long do you have to date before you bathe together?
Kyoto neighborhood organization says it would “destroy the peaceful lifestyle” of local residents.
Japanese users of one of the Internet’s largest adult portals are OK breaking up the silence of the holy night with passionate panting.
A cutting comeback from a Japanese-proficient foreigner leaves one man with a permanent emotional scar, but there are softer ways to make your point too.
Living with your spouse and two kids in Japan’s former capital sounds nice, but is it affordable?

















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
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
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
192-year-old Kyoto tea company now makes matcha Margherita pizzas
Pikachus perform classical Japanese dance routine for Japan’s most famous cherry blossom song【Vid】
Starbucks Japan unveils new matcha cherry blossom Frappuccino for sakura season
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Why you should visit Shizuoka, the green tea oasis in the middle of Japan’s golden route