The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever.
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Enjoy the best of the cherry blossom viewing season with this list of the top spots to see sakura around the country.
It’s amazing to see how far the region has come just six years after the 2011 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster.
The all-expenses paid trip will take foreign visitors to sites in Tokyo and Gifu Prefecture that feature in the hit animated film.
One quaint little town calling themselves “Japan’s USA” unexpectedly found themselves in hot water for celebrating the new American president.
The magical rides include mysterious “invisible” ghosts chasing the carriage, which can be seen by passers-by.
The mysterious guesthouse is so unique it has a slew of repeat guests who have fallen in love with its rustic charms.
Passengers on board this Tokyo train said they felt like they were in an aircraft when they heard the live English announcement.
Hida City, Gifu Prefecture rakes in a whopping 18.5 billion yen in tourist dollars as fans of the film make pilgrimages to the region.
With beautiful images of pristine Japanese countryside, this clip explains why real wasabi is hard to find.
In Japan, the customer is God, and sometimes that means going above and beyond to please with distinctive styles of service.
These crying babies are immediately calmed by the sound of slurping, which is said to sound similar to noises heard in the womb.
Japanese visitors are falling in love with the gorgeous gardens and traditional rooms at this atmospheric inn.
Use a Japanese sword and throw shuriken stars like a ninja for less than ten bucks in the heart of Tokyo!
As soon as you enter the room in this guesthouse in Tokyo’s Azabujuban district, you’re bombarded with a flurry of quirky otaku cuteness; a genre otherwise known as ‘moe-kei’. From the bed sheets, to the walls, and even splayed across the ceiling is a whole array of busty anime girls in all their cutesy glory.
Japan Rail has just released a list of the most rare and frequently lost items found on their trains, and when they’re most likely to find them.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
[Hobby News] Choco Egg Collectable Figurines Return to Steal all of Japan’s Loose Change
Combining the new Pocky and “Teagurt” brings you kisses and the taste of cheesecake
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Mt. Fuji looks more like a suibokuga painting than real life in this amazing photo