Tokyo (Page 73)
Oddly beautiful to watch, yet hellish to be in.
Our skeptical writers wonder if the combination of singing and elevating is a winner or a bust.
Perfect for all those parents looking for just the right gift for their fujoshi daughters.
The revolutionary girl is the latest anime icon to become the face of a cafe in one of Tokyo’s anime fandom hot spots.
Japan has plenty of awesome Kit Kats, but we just ate what might be the craziest one of all.
One of the bleakest depictions of Tokyo in all of film is part of Olympics celebration projection mapping project.
Tokyo tour visits locations from Makoto Shinkai’s hit, recreates the food the characters eat, and takes reservations in English.
One of Japan’s most beautiful and important katana is proving popular with history buffs and young ladies alike.
Summer may be the rainy season, but hail like this is freaky even for Japan.
With photo booths, cosplaying staff, and costume rental for diners, this is one of the most unusual food courts you’ll find in Japan.
Mr. Sato takes the plunge and follows the promise of a super-cheap haircut into the unknown.
Our Japanese reporter refrained from saying “excellent” when he met the Hollywood star, but what he said instead was equally embarrassing.


















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
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
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
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
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
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese hot spring YouTuber finds her niche showing off out-of-the-way local onsen【Videos】
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
A Fujoshi’s heaven on earth exists in Ikebukuro’s Boy’s Love Academy cafe
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out