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To the naked eye, these ads look like gibberish, but students cramming for entrance exams can see through the mystery.
A mystical, hidden place only serviced by two trains per day: secret gem, or portal to another world?
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.




















Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Mighty, meaty Tokyo ramen joint flips script by overflowing the bowl with delicious chashu pork
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Mighty, meaty Tokyo ramen joint flips script by overflowing the bowl with delicious chashu pork
Mr. Sato goes to the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022… front gate【Photos】
Jamaican-style ramen in Kyoto: A cross-cultural hit, or just jerking your taste buds around?
Saudi Arabia bans Yo-Kai Watch, Okami, 45 other video games following child suicides
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
The lovely booth ladies of Tokyo Game Show 2017
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Akihabara ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists