A mystical, hidden place only serviced by two trains per day: secret gem, or portal to another world?
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Points of light shine bright, and sometimes disappear, in this fascinating look at the last century and a half.
150 Pokémon will be hiding in major Japanese train stations this fall, waiting for fans to find them
Subtle design details make the station and its passengers feel much more calm and pleasant.
Extremely eggy curry udon is just one reason why this restaurant is perfect for a pre-departure meal on your last day in Kyoto.
Hogsmeade Station serves as inspiration for closest stop to new permanent Harry Potter museum.
For those times when you’ve got someplace to be, and you’ve also got a craving for kimchi.
When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.
It’s a sign of the times as sign loved for its sound and style gets swept aside for more modern alternative.
Three popular chains offering frozen ramen packs for people riding the subway but thinking about noodles.
This stop is undoubtedly the first of many in our new countrywide, railway-hopping quest to stamp ’em all.




















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Fukuoka woman arrested for drunk bicycle riding
Seven fantastic furikake flake flavors to liven up your bowl of white rice
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Japan’s choco mushroom snacks hold fashion show with designer Junko Koshino【Video】
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
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Fukuoka woman arrested for drunk bicycle riding
Seven fantastic furikake flake flavors to liven up your bowl of white rice
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Japan’s choco mushroom snacks hold fashion show with designer Junko Koshino【Video】
“Let them eat furikake!” says Mayor Hashimoto as Osaka school lunch saga rumbles on
Chiitan launches official cryptocurrency Chiitan☆Coin, understands if you don’t want to buy it
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Interview with a “happening bar” customer: “I was getting repulsed by the whole atmosphere”
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town