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Tokyo (Page 88)
The famous beef bowl chain is taking a swanky step outside the box with bold offerings including electricity, coffee, and a modicum of privacy.
Theme confectioner’s newest creations are so cute you could (and should) eat them right up.
Japan’s rail system is so easy to use, even this kitty commuter has no trouble with it.
Even when their brief time comes to a close, the cherry blossoms continue to be breathtakingly beautiful.
For a short period starting next month, anime cafe Anion Station will be celebrating the new season of Sailor Moon Crystal with another round of drinks and desserts, this time in honor of Sailor Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto!
These dark, yet beautiful images of Tokyo at night by Liam Wong are as stunning as they are surreal.
Next time you feel like taking a coffee break, why not head over to the NagaLatte Cafe in Harajuku, where you can try Snow Brand Milk’s newest beverage and experience what it’s like to work as a manga illustrator, animator, or other creative professional?
For a single day in June, cosplay studio Haco Stadium will be welcoming dolls, instead of people, to partake in photo shoots at their Ikebukuro location.
Already checked all the sushi and ramen boxes on your Japanese food pilgrimage list? Then come along with us to the country’s favorite unagi specialist, located in downtown Tokyo.
Slip into the Taisho Period of Japan’s past as you slip on a kimono from this unique part of the country’s history.
You can take a doll out of the store, but the staff will have to cut off one of its fingers first…


















Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Adult entertainment guidance center in Tokyo also serves up great curry【Taste test】
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
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
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Adult entertainment guidance center in Tokyo also serves up great curry【Taste test】
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
World’s first moaning hiragana character either a stroke of genius or just plain weird【Video】
5 amazing health and beauty benefits of eating wasabi
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms