travel (Page 30)
A trip that was meant to be pleasantly nostalgic resulted in a big shock, but also came with a silver, spicy lining.
Here are the most popular picks for cherry blossom-viewing in both eastern and western Japan, based on bookings.
You don’t have to be a train otaku to enjoy all the unusual perks included in this accommodation plan.
81-year-old owner/designer builds what he sees in his dream, want visitors from overseas to experience his maze.
Our stay at a great hotel in the heart of Tokyo with a big Japanese-style bath, sauna, and great breakfasts.
Required fees will be in place by the start of hiking season, and probably won’t be the only thing you’ll need to pay for to see the sunrise from the summit.




















Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
8 Reasons Japan is so clean: the wa of cleanliness
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Tommy Lee Jones cries, says sayonara to the Heisei era in epic new Boss coffee commercial 【Video】
Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
8 Reasons Japan is so clean: the wa of cleanliness
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Tommy Lee Jones cries, says sayonara to the Heisei era in epic new Boss coffee commercial 【Video】
Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
McDonald’s Japan has Precure anime magical girl Happy Meal toys, and they’re Wonderful!【Photos】
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
Suzuki CEO tells reporters that only poor people buy his company’s cars
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Artist shares a glimpse of a world where the Pokémon Eevee is real
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo