Maps, walking routes, and more to help you navigate your Poké-pilgrimage in the bayside city south of Tokyo.
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The real-life version of the newest Slam Dunk movie’s shrine is worth working up a sweat to see.
If luck’s on your side, you can save 83 percent off normal train fare, and even if it’s not, you’ll still save at least 34.
Suica and Pasmo have become an ubiquitous part of life and travel in Japan, but you can’t get a new card for either.
Our reporter Seiji hopes that first-time visitors to Yakushima’s Shiratani Unsuikyo will avoid some of the same pitfalls that he ran into.
Spending a night in Dormy Inn’s quasi-capsule hotel rooms still gets you access to all the great stuff the facility offers.
One of the low-key best neighborhoods to stay in when traveling in Tokyo will have you seeing the city right away and maybe very early too.
Too many riders and not enough riders both cited as reasons for plan to charge visitors more than residents.
Survey reveals a growing interest in facilities and experiences with beautiful scenery outside of central Tokyo.
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
A visit to Tokyo’s Pokémon Shirts store, and what all 150 original species patterns look like
Who makes Japan’s best Spam-style onigiri convenience store rice ball? Let’s find out【Taste test】
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream- Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
A visit to Tokyo’s Pokémon Shirts store, and what all 150 original species patterns look like
Who makes Japan’s best Spam-style onigiri convenience store rice ball? Let’s find out【Taste test】
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Japanese bikini model bursts fan’s nude hot spring video fantasy bubble
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
A visit to one of Japan’s motorcycle Shinto shrines
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