Tokyo (Page 59)
There’s definitely a beauty to the controlled chaos of the morning commute in Japan’s capital.
These photos capture the late-night action that spells the end of an era for Electric Town.
Even for Japan, this is a crazy rush hour scene.
Because the last thing you want to do is wander through one of Tokyo’s massive stations while trying to hold in a dump.
But are people willing to undo the long-running social custom of only standing on one side of an escalator?
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Behind the bright lights and massive robots at this popular tourist spot is a female president who’s been there from the very beginning.
Slipped into a comfortable beer nap and missed your stop? The Oversleeping Rescue Bus is here to help!
Even when he’s not dressed as a glam rocker, Mr. Sato can’t help but draw the suspicion of Tokyo law enforcement.
For those who like to indulge in a diet of “hole” foods–just be careful not to take a bite out of one of the speakers by mistake!
Two of our reporters invite you to share a glass of absinthe with them at Host Club Roketto in Shinjuku.
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Utada Hikaru explains “why getting over someone is so painful”
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When “yes” means “no” — The Japanese language quirk that trips English speakers up
Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
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