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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Train otaku say this is the narrowest train station platform in Japan
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Scientific study from Japan proves ninja hand gestures sharpen the mind and reduce stress
Survey finds more than half of Japanese women’s nieces don’t call them “aunt”
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
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
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Scientific study from Japan proves ninja hand gestures sharpen the mind and reduce stress
Survey finds more than half of Japanese women’s nieces don’t call them “aunt”
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Hay fever got you down? Doctors recommend wiggling around on the floor like a dying cockroach
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The poop ice cream to end all poop ice creams
Japan’s newest cute mascot character’s mission is to go up your butthole
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Race against the clock: Shinkansen staff have just 7 minutes to get bullet train ready to ride