Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
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Hotels had been meeting for decades to exchange insider information regarding occupancy rates and future pricing projections.
Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Kitty-chan lends her Sanrio star power to a part of Japan that often gets skipped by international travelers.
Suspicious package report follows two cases of handguns being brought in to nearby international airport.
We find happiness in a small Japanese confection that would require real effort to break the bank.
The answer might depend on what kind of drink you reach for after a long day at the office.
With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.




















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Asahi Super Dry is ready for spring with new cherry blossom packaging, “Sakura Banquet” brew
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Dance group World Order rocks the world with “Let’s start WW3” music video【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Asahi Super Dry is ready for spring with new cherry blossom packaging, “Sakura Banquet” brew
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Dance group World Order rocks the world with “Let’s start WW3” music video【Video】
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Won’t be in Japan in time for the cherry blossoms? Tochigi’s wisteria festival is just as magical