Assembly rules at commercial high school called cult-like, disrespectful to students.
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Hotel operators say the ancient capital’s beautiful temples have a newfound image as congested and inconvenient.
The rule is supposed to be for everybody, but it’s really only the girls who have to follow it.
Baffled commenters don’t see why basic politeness is being treated like a crime, but police say the exchange was suspicious.
Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
The least-faithful prefecture in the survey is often laughed at for being uncool, but responding residents seem to be plenty popular.
How the loud-and-proud Fab Five were able to find success in a country that lags behind others when it comes to LGBTQ issues.
Things get personal, and sweet, in the latest chapter of the ongoing difference of opinions about a Japanese cultural tradition.
Survey results indicate that Japan’s Valentine’s Day custom of giri choco may soon become a thing of the past.


















Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Squat toilets’ popularity fading as parents call for them to be abolished in Japanese schools
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Squat toilets’ popularity fading as parents call for them to be abolished in Japanese schools
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
One of Tokyo’s low-key best rooftop views is about to disappear, so see it while you can【Photos】