tap water
MOST POPULAR
Now
There’s a brand-new Chainsaw Man attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
Filipino man jumps into ocean to save drowning boy in Japan, gives too-cool statement after
Pronto Pokémon cafe collab brings exclusive merch and a clever way to take photos of your food
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
Can Kyoto supermarket takeout let you enjoy the local cuisine without fancy restaurant prices?
Uniqlo creates Oshi no Ko T-shirt line so you can show support for anime idols【Photos】
Starbucks releases college sweatshirts and baseball caps in Japan
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Secret-identity J-pop singer Ado to hold handshake event with surreal setup to hide her face
Weekly
- Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
Foreign tourists to be charged four times more to enter Himeji Castle if local mayor gets his way
Tokyo’s Shibuya district passes year-round public drinking ban
McDonald’s teams up with Kiki’s Delivery Service for new burgers in Japan
Nintendo unveils new Super Mario travel item merch line just in time for midsummer trips【Photos】- Filipino man jumps into ocean to save drowning boy in Japan, gives too-cool statement after
No-bus Kyoto sightseeing! SoraNews24’s ultimate on-foot guide for Japan’s former capital【Part 2】
Evangelion singer cancels appearance at anime orchestra concert over use of AI-generated artwork- To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
You can be on this beautiful Japanese island in less than two hours from downtown Tokyo
Monthly
Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year- You can be on this beautiful Japanese island in less than two hours from downtown Tokyo
Tourist ban now in effect in Kyoto’s Gion geisha district…but are visitors obeying the rules?
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro collection to keep us hydrated all summer long
Tourists damage Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen that was meant to stop bad-mannered visitors
Studio Ghibli Uniqlo shirts and bags on sale now, but not in Japan【Photos】
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo- Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
Tokyo restaurant finds heartwarming way to lure people away from ramen and back to set meals
Amazon Japan makes payment policy change that could be a problem for foreigners in Japan
Yearly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Can Kyoto supermarket takeout let you enjoy the local cuisine without fancy restaurant prices?
Uniqlo creates Oshi no Ko T-shirt line so you can show support for anime idols【Photos】
Starbucks releases college sweatshirts and baseball caps in Japan
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Secret-identity J-pop singer Ado to hold handshake event with surreal setup to hide her face
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Final Fantasy and KFC team up for new collaboration meal, Colonel Sanders/Chocobo figure
Conan O’Brien sits down for a traditional kaiseki meal with Jordan Schlansky in Japan 【Video】
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
We spent over US$400 at a Tokyo premium capsule machine, and we’re not sure how we feel about it
Okayama police academy instructor stabs recruit in chest during training
Tokyo’s Shibuya district passes year-round public drinking ban
The best and worst Japanese food for foreigners
Kyoto’s most famous confectionary in a chewy form – we try Yatsuhashi gummy candy
-
