Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji
It will be nothing but smooth sailing when assembling your very own 3-D version of the world’s most recognizable wave.
Passport holders in Japan now have a miniature gallery of the works of Hokusai, the country’s most famous traveling painter.
When Japanese travelers go abroad, they’ll be taking some of the country’s most famous and beautiful examples of woodblock print artwork with them.










Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
Over half a million uncensored porn DVDs seized by Tokyo police in Japan’s largest raid ever
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Pokémon fan chef’s Psyduck sweets are so cute they’re making our head hurt【Photos/Video】
Sailor Moon Wedding Dress Collection lets you dress like Usagi, Tuxedo Mask as you say I do【Pics】
Japanese idol creates kawaii Gunpla, the world’s cutest Gundam models【Photos】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Cute and comfy women’s-only hotel in Kyoto has everything you need for the perfect girls’ trip