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We get to the bottom of the low-cost, SIM-free service plan by heading to the deepest points of the public transportation network.
Inventors will be offering free scan sessions at Comiket, Japan’s largest otaku gathering.
Turns out there’s an even larger version of this famous face, and she’s someone worth listening to.
Japan might have a reputation for being high-tech, but it’s still got a lot to learn when it comes to unsupervised shopping.
No chance of your spokesperson causing off-camera scandals if they don’t exist off camera.
Kaitenzushi chain Sushiro wants to give you an extra order of fun as you order your sushi.
Digital Sushiro Vision seeks to recreate the fun of old-school kaitenzushi with modern technology.
Pre-orders open for Archax, which follows anime tradition right down to having an awesome start-up sequence.




















Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
When is the right time for a love confession in Japan?
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Disney brings some cherry blossom magic to its spring merchandise in Japan
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
What’s the real reason for the ‘floating’ 3-D signs at Haneda Airport?
In Japan, capybaras not only bathe in hot springs, they swim in your soup
Fill your belly at the Starbucks all-you-can-eat buffet!