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This elderly couple turned their sad future around with the beauty of flowers and now thousands of people visit them when their garden blooms each year.
Last year about 5 million Chinese tourists visited Japan, and Chinese website NetEase was kind enough to compile a list of seven of Japan’s most unusual habits according to them.
Stroll through hidden alleyways filled with lights and lanterns in this beautiful homage to the night in Tokyo.
You can probably tell which stations they’ll be played at, but can you guess which songs have been chosen?
There’s more to this unusual shrine than its stunning red torii gates that lead down to the Sea of Japan.
New year, new bullet train as Japan Railway debuts its high-speed art gallery.
Have you ever looked at a vending machine in Japan and had no idea what the strange, kanji-labelled drinks were? Now there’s a new interactive service that will explain everything for you!
Drunken revellers, rejoice! This festive season you can snooze past your train stop all you like—the rescue bus has got you covered!
Now you can enjoy a vacation in cool anime style with Sailor Moon travel accessories in six character designs.
How well do you know Japanese travel destinations? Test your knowledge and see how many of these locations around Japan you can identify from photos alone!
Move over, Land Down Under! The “Administrative District Down and Off to the Side” of Japan not only looks like you, but can go toe-to-toe with many of your attractions.
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The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
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Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
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】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
Japanese gravure idol strips down, plays drums to anime hits【Videos】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Kanna Hashimoto wins Guinness World Record for getting tissues really fast
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