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At the right time of year and the right time of day, this traditional sign of fall shines like a field of gold.
Monument unveiled by children yelling “Totoro!” plays out like a scene from a Ghibli anime film.
Have a listen to the five new Ghibli departure melodies delighting passengers in Japan right now.
Young people especially likely to be target of con that preys on sense of compassion and desire to help.
Journey from the north to south of the country with this collection of rare, region-exclusive ice creams.
After losing its giant fugu blowfish, people are now worried about the health of the city’s big crustacean.
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
Good news if you want to get there even faster than a speeding bullet train can right now.
Five popular franchises are the first batch of tie-ups at the Tokorozawa Sakura Town hotel.
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Mr. Sato visits the mystical atmosphere of Japan’s Yabuzuka Quarry Ruins
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
“The revolutionary way to pick your nose!” We try out the Nose Picker
Japanese restaurant chain serves up super thick soba noodles in Tokyo
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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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- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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
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“The revolutionary way to pick your nose!” We try out the Nose Picker
Japanese restaurant chain serves up super thick soba noodles in Tokyo
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
Japanese guitar maker Fernandes declares bankruptcy due to plummeting sales
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
To celebrate Almond Day, we eat an unusual ramen dish made with almond milk
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