One of the few places in Japan where you’ll see families setting off fireworks at the cemetery.
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Skipping tax payments by showing your passport may become a thing of the past as government finds billions of yen have been improperly waived.
The phenomenon has been picking up buzz online in recent months among disgruntled residents, though there may be hope on the horizon.
Advance tickets are absolutely required and tough to get for Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum, but on certain summer days there’s a special event for the ticketless too.
Surreal scenes of Nara’s giant Buddha statue getting its once-a-year cleaning from 170 people【Video】
Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
Travelers vanish half-way through their reserved stay, leave no trace (or payment) behind.
With cart sales no longer available, there’s a new way to enjoy food, drinks and ice cream on board.
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Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
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Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen- Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
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The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
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
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
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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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Now you can carry the unnerving terror and beauty of Noh masks with you with new pouches from Japan
“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue
Japan’s largest online resale site banning scalper sales of McDonald’s new anime Happy Meal toys
Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels
Starbucks Japan adds a new Frappuccino and Milk to the menu, but are they worth the calories?
Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival
Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Man tells Nintendo HQ “I’m going to blow you all the hell up,” gets arrested by Kyoto cops
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
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