Tochigi (Page 2)
Does this mean the priest’s purification ritual has placated the beast? Or is it an omen of something else to come?
It’s a gyoza town, but what happens when you ask for a restaurant that’s got other great good too?
Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Ashikaga City in Tochigi with these fun commemorative goods.
These new Pokéfuta also mean that half of all Japanese prefectures are now equipped with their own unique Pokémon manhole covers.
How do you say ‘Hakuna Matata’ in Japanese? Maybe people from these prefectures can tell you!
This jaw-dropping video will make you wonder how Tochigi Prefecture came in last in the prefectural popularity poll.
Tokyo won’t give you a permit to film on the Scramble Crossing? Don’t worry, because now there’s an alternate site!
Suspect’s pet must have been a finicky feline to need to eat exotic prey like parakeets and hamsters.
Single traveler spent two nights in Japan before disappearing while in mountainous sightseeing town.
This is one of the most unusual onsen in all of Japan.
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Bears say only we can prevent forest fires, but they’ll help out when preventing robberies.
The Egyptian pyramids stand strong in the scorching heat of the desert, as they have for over 4,500 years. It is said that the techniques that went into building them were well beyond those of human civilization at the time. They are mysteries wrapped inside of enigmas that continue to fascinate us from afar.
And apparently there is also a pyramid in Tochigi Prefecture, which really cuts down on the travel expenses for those of us in Japan wanting to bask in their wonder. One such spendthrift adventurer was RocketNews24’s own Masanuki Sunakoma, who went to investigate.



















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
We try a traditional Tokyo dish of stewed loaches, encounter something we’ve never seen before
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Japanese masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases dumbbells so you can pump up while you jerk off
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Is it OK to buy multiple shrine charms in Japan, or will it make the gods angry at you?
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Japanese masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases dumbbells so you can pump up while you jerk off
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Is it OK to buy multiple shrine charms in Japan, or will it make the gods angry at you?
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations