Come with us as we take you through some of the interesting things you can discover inside one of the country’s most historic stations and the busiest train station in the world.
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The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever.
It’s all in the name of Japanese culture and tradition.
The jagged cliffs of Tojinbo was often visited by those seeking death, now it is visited by those seeking Girafarig.
Enjoy the best of the cherry blossom viewing season with this list of the top spots to see sakura around the country.
Set to go into service next year carrying passengers from downtown Kyoto to Buddhist mountain temples.
For the price of a couple beers in a Tokyo bar, you can go all the way from the eastern capital to the southwestern island of Kyushu.
After months of debate, Nagoya city council approves 50 billion-yen (US$451 million) budget.
Mie town’s garden opens its gates after nightfall so guests can see the gorgeous blossoms in a whole new light.
The significance of the event is being felt by everyone, even the workers who stopped to pose with photos of the mecha’s gigantic detached body parts.
Featuring all-natural materials and even a built-in fireplace, this tiny home is filled with clever design details.
Planning to spend much, but not all, of your Japan trip in Tokyo? Then this could be an unbeatable deal.
The original Gundam statue is no more, but dry your tears, anime fans, because a new mecha is on the way.
If you’re an anime fan planning to make a pilgrimage to the real-life inspiration for Your Name’s location, your bus has arrived.
It’s amazing to see how far the region has come just six years after the 2011 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster.
This incredible promotion lets you ski all day for free, in a powder snow paradise just a few hours away from Tokyo Station.
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This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
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Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Dragon reformation and the largest clay Budda in Japan: A visit to Okadera Temple【Photos】
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep- FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
Should married couples in Japan be allowed to have different family names? Survey investigates
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Spring Mos Burger x SpongeBob lucky bags bring us fun under the sun【Photos】
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
No talking allowed, at all, at new Tokyo cafe, even when you’re ordering【Videos】
Easy DIY open-air bath setup makes life at our Japanese country house better than ever【SoraHouse】
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
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