spring
Why sit on a tarp when you can zoom through flowers on a 100-meter slide or risk falling into the trees from 370 meters in the air?
From covers of classics to altogether newer songs, these are the melodies that Japanese youth associate with graduation in this current Reiwa age.
Tiny Frappuccino is designed for young girls, so we find out if it’s too sweet for adults.
Celebrate the fleeting cherry blossom season with a plethora of things to do right around the Imperial Palace.
New mini-size Frappuccino caters to girls and the traditional doll’s festival that honours them.
Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet but we can still soak up its essence in the humble yet mighty plum blossoms.
Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Japanese anime theme park opens its doors to non-ticket holders with a special application system.
Beat the crowds on the land and see the sakura like you’ve never seen them before on a luxurious river cruise this spring.
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Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
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Family Mart’s tsukimi burger threatens to drown you in cheese
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
When Keanu met Sonny Chiba: Veteran action actor surprises John Wick star on Japanese TV
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