theme parks (Page 10)
There’s no easier or more appropriate place to cosplay as some of the greatest heroes of the anime and manga world.
The eerie ruins of this once-thriving amusement park look set to become Japan’s next unusual place to visit.
New Attack on Titan attraction also in development as theme park continues to embrace anime franchises.
She’s too short to ride Thunder Mountain, but proud owner still seems to be enjoying their theme park visits together.
Park reveals project is bigger than Wizarding World of Harry Potter, gives tentative opening date.
Osaka theme park doubles down (48-times down?) on its Japanese appeal with daily performances by members of four Japanese idol supergroups.
Belle, Beast, and Big Hero 6’s biggest hero part of extensive renovations planned for the park and its neighbor Tokyo Disney Sea.
Some of the biggest stars of anime and manga are going to be spending their summer at the Osaka theme park.
Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) recently signed a basic business agreement that could pave the way for future USJ attractions featuring Nintendo characters and game worlds.
The J-Pop star joins the ranks of such musicians as Michael Jackson with new limited-edition USJ theme park ride. Now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write.
Japan’s two Sanrio theme parks are holding a one-day event on December 4 filled with shows, special events and your favorite characters. The best part is that it will cost you absolutely nothing to get in that day!


















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
New Laputa amulet actually responds when you incant the anime’s magic spells
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
We ordered an Avengers: Endgame cocktail and got a drink brimming with the might of superheroes
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
We ordered an Avengers: Endgame cocktail and got a drink brimming with the might of superheroes
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】