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Learn what it feels like to be a novelist with an editor hounding you about your manuscript!
Area will offer great opportunities to learn about the local culture, as well as the wonderful world of kimono craftsmanship.
After closing its doors for half a year, the museum is ready to welcome back visitors, with a few small changes.
Facility recreating environments from Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts films will be built on former site of one of Tokyo’s oldest theme parks.
Hot spring town ryokan lets guests try out the experience of owning a cat so they can learn if they want a permanent pet of their very own.
Beautiful salutes to nearly two dozen anime/manga franchises light the way to the newest otaku destination.
A new place to stay not far from the real-world inspiration for the setting of My Neighbor Totoro.
It looks like a science fiction monster of the week, but it’s actually a salute the millennia-old past.
Into the water off the beaten path.



















Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
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)
Real-life Professor Oak? Pokémon Company recruiting PhD holders in science and agriculture
Every Japanese pro baseball team to play with Mario question block bases once this year
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Gundam creator expresses disappointment over current state of anime voice acting
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
Every Japanese pro baseball team to play with Mario question block bases once this year
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Gundam creator expresses disappointment over current state of anime voice acting
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
“Eyelid Trainer” Creates a Double-Eyelid in Minutes a Day, Mr. Sato Tries it Out
Official website for Pokémon PON hanko stamps is now open!
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japanese boy band shakes up the music world as all nine members kiss each other in new video clip
Gift-giving made easy! The most popular omiyage bought in Japan, station by station
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]