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Operational shift means no more unique station melodies on one Tokyo line, and more could follow.
Cat got your tongue on where to stay? Choose one of these lodgings where the felines play a purrfect part of the customer service.
Maps and projected dates present a great opportunity for travelers looking to chase the cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other.
If you were at Osaka’s major international airport earlier this month, you’ll want to keep an eye on your physical condition for the next few weeks.
Technology hopes to help visitors from overseas more thoroughly enjoy a unique aspect of Akiba culture.
Suica and Pasmo cards that you can buy anywhere without registering personal data will be back in time for the spring travel season.
We’re ready to spill the tea on this spring’s event in Japan’s most famous city for green tea.
An amazing deal if you’re headed to Japan’s upcoming world’s fair, or even if you’re skipping it entirely.
Sakura expected to reach full bloom earlier than last year in all regions of Japan but one.
Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.
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We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
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Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence
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Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
We eat Kyoto’s best-loved noodle dish at the restaurant that invented it
We tried 12 different gummy candies from a Japanese supermarket and found the most delicious one
Tokyo sakura report: Why Shinjuku Gyoen beats Ueno Park for hanami cherry blossom viewing
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
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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 Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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
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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
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Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
We eat Kyoto’s best-loved noodle dish at the restaurant that invented it
We tried 12 different gummy candies from a Japanese supermarket and found the most delicious one
Tokyo sakura report: Why Shinjuku Gyoen beats Ueno Park for hanami cherry blossom viewing
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
We sample curry, octopus, kimchi, chili pepper, salted watermelon, and corn flavored Ramune sodas
Burger King Japan’s newest all-you-can-eat burger deal is its smelliest yet
Wet rice crackers? Trying nure-senbei for the first time【Taste test】
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