Virtual idol queen might get an entire airport named after her in one of Japan’s largest cities.
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Immerse yourself in the way of the shadow warrior by staying the night in this 100-year-old building.
Grab your coat, because winter is an amazing time to see Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine.
It’s not just gold that’s shining right now at one of Japan’s most beautiful historical sites.
Where commuters have less than 40 centimetres (16 inches) of foot-space between safety lines.
Nakanojo welcomes you to Gunma with a beautiful local tradition you won’t find at any other station in Japan.
Look out — Japan’s old capital appears to be rising again, with an army of koi fish behind it.


















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
All 47 Starbucks Japan’s local Jimoto Frappuccinos, ranked by calorie count, plus what each one is
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Domino’s Pizza Japan apologizes for freaking out Londoner with fish and chips pizza, offers free pie
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
All 47 Starbucks Japan’s local Jimoto Frappuccinos, ranked by calorie count, plus what each one is
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Domino’s Pizza Japan apologizes for freaking out Londoner with fish and chips pizza, offers free pie
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Men who groped, took upskirt photos of Ghibli Park statues apologize to governor
Awesome Japanese sandals give you the footprints of a cat or T-rex