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Expensive Tokyo living got you down? Are you staring another three-day weekend in the face and wondering what havoc it will wreak on your wallet?
There are places to enjoy yourself for free all over Tokyo, if you know where to look. RocketNews24 has sifted through the many options and has come up with 12 suggestions that will not disappoint. Try them next time you have a last-minute date or cobwebs in your billfold! Read More
Part the curtains at the simple storefront of Shoryuken, wrestle the creaky, swollen sliding door open, and step back in time to 1972.
A worn, handmade menu at the Fukuoka City ramen shop advertises ramen bowls for 100 yen, and it is clear that that price has persisted through the restaurant’s 39 years of existence. Read More
Noboribetsu Onsen is a veritable department store for hot springs lovers, with many different kinds of springs bubbling forth from one of the best onsen regions in Hokkaido. Located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, it is overflowing with sights to see, from Jigokudani (“Hell Valley”) with its spouting gas and high-temperature onsen to the century-old hot spring pond “Taisho Jigoku” and the giant hot spring pond “Oyunuma.”
Everyone knows JAL and ANA, but have you heard the name “StarFlyer” while strolling through Haneda Airport? StarFlyer boasts a fleet of fashionable aircraft featuring all-black exteriors and cabin interiors. The first sight of a bitchin’ all-black airplane zooming down the runway will take anyone’s breath away.
StarFlyer planes travel most between Tokyo and Kita-Kyushu, but the airline added flights between Tokyo and Fukuoka on July 1. I flew to Fukuoka on business last month, so I figured I’d give StarFlyer a try. Other than the stunning black of the body and interior, I took note of six features of StarFlyer planes:
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro bags and pouches in Japan
Woman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka
Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins Japan collab returns for 2024 with new flavor, goods, and more
10 great quirky museums to beat the Japan rainy season blues
Studio Ghibli releases anime heroine cosplay dresses that are super comfy to wear
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
Interview with a “happening bar” customer: “I was getting repulsed by the whole atmosphere”
Life-size Gundam statue to appear in Osaka for first time ever
Veterinarian’s office in suburban Japan has custom sign drawn by manga star Rumiko Takahashi
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited awayStudio Ghibli releases anime heroine cosplay dresses that are super comfy to wearWoman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka
Studio Ghibli hair accessories keep your style tidy with help from Kiki, Moro, Calcifer, and more
Starbucks Japan’s new limited-edition Frappuccino tastes great, is good for the planet
“THIS is Pork!” 7-Eleven’s pre-made chashu pork is here to elevate your instant ramen【Taste test】
There’s a brand-new Chainsaw Man attraction coming to Universal Studios JapanTo combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
Tokyo Skytree to light up in Pokémon colors for summer-long art event!10 great quirky museums to beat the Japan rainy season blues
Onsen hot spring with Mt Fuji views has one of the best rotenburo in JapanStudio Ghibli releases anime heroine cosplay dresses that are super comfy to wear
You can be on this beautiful Japanese island in less than two hours from downtown TokyoWoman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka
Tourist ban now in effect in Kyoto’s Gion geisha district…but are visitors obeying the rules?
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro collection to keep us hydrated all summer long
Studio Ghibli Uniqlo shirts and bags on sale now, but not in Japan【Photos】
Foreign tourists to be charged four times more to enter Himeji Castle if local mayor gets his way
Amazon Japan makes payment policy change that could be a problem for foreigners in Japan
Japan is ranked the worst country in the world for helping strangers
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
Interview with a “happening bar” customer: “I was getting repulsed by the whole atmosphere”
Life-size Gundam statue to appear in Osaka for first time ever
Veterinarian’s office in suburban Japan has custom sign drawn by manga star Rumiko Takahashi
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away
You can now rent “fat people” in Japan
Are you a sloucher? Get a cute, furry little friend to help correct your posture at your desk
Lighting up some luxury Japanese sparklers bought from a supermarket checkout
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Making a traditional Japanese dessert from “heaven grass”【Photos】
Idol stalker figures out where his target lives from the reflection in her eyes in social media photo