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Over 250 pictograms to support tourism in Japan from a visual design perspective are free to download to learn more about Japanese culture.
Marugame Castle also holds the distinction of being one of only 12 castles in Japan with this particular architectural element left intact.
A railway up the mountain aims to eliminate vehicles on the road to the fifth station but the round-trip fare for passengers won’t be cheap.
Serving diners since the days of the samurai and once loved by famous writers like Natsume Soseki, this long-standing business will soon be no more.
It’s not every day that a real-life historical figure receives the anime and J-rock tribute treatment.
Look out — Japan’s old capital appears to be rising again, with an army of koi fish behind it.
This jaw-dropping video will make you wonder how Tochigi Prefecture came in last in the prefectural popularity poll.
After losing its giant fugu blowfish, people are now worried about the health of the city’s big crustacean.
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.




















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
We try a traditional Tokyo dish of stewed loaches, encounter something we’ve never seen before
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Japanese masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases dumbbells so you can pump up while you jerk off
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Is it OK to buy multiple shrine charms in Japan, or will it make the gods angry at you?
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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
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
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Japanese masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases dumbbells so you can pump up while you jerk off
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Is it OK to buy multiple shrine charms in Japan, or will it make the gods angry at you?
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations