Fad diets are a dime a dozen, and some people will go to extreme lengths to lose weight, but would you ever consider turning to the sun for help losing weight?
Apparently, some women in Hong Kong have recently taken to standing and staring at the sun for about half an hour a day in an effort to shed the pounds. We have to admit, as far as weight-loss methods go, it’s definitely a cheaper option. But are followers of this latest diet trend working their way towards blindness rather than thinness?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Fast food sukiyaki: One of the greatest things about autumn/winter in Japan!
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
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
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Fast food sukiyaki: One of the greatest things about autumn/winter in Japan!
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
McDonald’s Japan has free smiles on its delivery menu, but does asking for one make a difference?
English hot spring manners poster is so thorough, even Japanese people are learning from it
Yoshinoya has an ultra-luxurious wagyu beef bowl you can only get one place in Japan【Taste test】
Japanese Aomori fishermen now available in collectible card form, garnering unexpected popularity
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Family Mart’s new products lead to a luxurious breakfast senbero【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app