When this senior citizen saw someone drop their wallet in a crowded station, he used the power of teamwork to return it.
trains (Page 21)
Japan is usually willing to look the other way about booze on the rails, but not this time.
Tokyo’s trains are too crowded for just a top 10 list, and the worst is one that runs at almost double 100-percent capacity.
Going slightly loco-motive in the stunning scenery of Japan’s southern Kyushu island, with bubbles!
People around the country are in awe of the clip, which was taken without the use of filters or any editing software.
Former internet meme returns to the spotlight and appears as fond of his own areolae as ever.
Rail staff were put to the test as they guided passengers through tunnels and emergency slides during their busiest hours.
Booze fans pass the time in a quintessentially Japanese way, while their younger counterparts opt for a more athletic method.
Tokyo’s Yamanote loop line is getting its first new station in nearly half a century, and Japan Railways wants you to give it a name.
Distressing video recorded in Tokyo’s busiest station shines light on a problem women have been complaining about for years.
Video shot in Tokyo’s Shibuya Station shows the elusive kirikusha in the wild.
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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】- Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
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Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
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