transportation (Page 3)
These upcoming stylish license plate options showcase regional flavor and points of local pride throughout Japan.
Elderly passenger purposely halts train and causes delay, ignoring rail staff who try to control the situation.
Apparently this is a thing that happens enough that JR East decided to print up posters about it.
While the drivers’ have their eyes on the road, some ladies in the back seat have their eyes on his capable hands.
Slipped into a comfortable beer nap and missed your stop? The Oversleeping Rescue Bus is here to help!
New pricing system makes some taxi rides over 40 percent less expensive than they used to be.
While you’re progressing towards your destination, your smartphone could be progressing towards a full charge.
Peak-hour delays caused such overcrowding that some commuters were unable to enter stations in the nation’s capital.
It turns out a lot of different people are involved in the response team when a train hits a person in Japan.
The capital’s gigantic public transportation system can be a shock to the system for new arrivals.
After 11,000 bike accidents last year, the Tokyo metropolitan government is considering new safety regulations.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Japan is in the grip of sticker fever and no one is safe, including us
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Foreigner delights Japanese netizens with hilarious video about Japanese washlet toilets
Lawson convenience store teaches us how to make okonomiyaki with no knife or bowl 【SoraKitchen】
Weekly
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
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Monthly
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- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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- New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Yearly
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
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Japan is in the grip of sticker fever and no one is safe, including us
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Foreigner delights Japanese netizens with hilarious video about Japanese washlet toilets
Lawson convenience store teaches us how to make okonomiyaki with no knife or bowl 【SoraKitchen】
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Bent postboxes in Taiwan are a heartwarming reminder to never give up
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
-
