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Startling scene unfolds at Shinjuku Station.
The city’s subway operator can’t decide whether their mascot should look like a muppet or a sexy service manager.
Quick and clever maneuver eliminates one of the few hassles about high-speed rail travel in Japan.
Oddly beautiful to watch, yet hellish to be in.
Japanese train stations get the self-proclaimed “vigilante” heroes they neither need, nor want.
Concept receives stronger support from female commuters in the Tokyo area than males, with those in favor giving two primary reasons.
Posters encourage women to “be high-rank girls by immediately reporting gropers.”
Smelly attempt at terrorism only seems to have galvanized the need for women-exclusive sections on trains.
Adorably awesome Pokémon train is part of disaster relief project for tsunami-damaged region.
There’s never a bad time to visit Japan’s former capital, but May is an especially good time.
Shibuya may not be the cleanest neighborhood in Tokyo, but even for this part of town, this is shocking.

















Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Onigiri in Paris: Small lunch shop brings traditional Japanese rice balls to France
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
All-you-can-eat yakiniku in Shinjuku for less than 10 bucks!
Peeing Shiba Inu figures are Japan’s latest quirky, maybe-cute capsule toy offerings【Photos】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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 teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Peeing Shiba Inu figures are Japan’s latest quirky, maybe-cute capsule toy offerings【Photos】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps show early arrival for Japan’s 2024 sakura season
Sakura forecast 2022 released! Cherry blossoms set to bloom even earlier in Japan this year