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World Heritage-listed Golden Pavilion is currently covered up for repairs, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to see the building.
This special sightseeing deal offers passengers a chance to see Mt. Fuji in a whole new light.
Complete with a Japanese bus stop, Japanese road signs, a Japanese taxi, and a Japanese car park.
The open road might tempt you to step on the gas, but being so far from traffic means you’re far from something else too.
Fly from Tokyo to Okinawa for less than the price of a fancy Starbucks coffee…but you’ll need to hurry.
A compact companion for when you’ve got too much stuff to hang, but not enough for a laundromat run.
All it takes is a few seconds to earn a free night, and they’ll even give you complimentary beer and sashimi.




















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
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Take it From a Native! Recipe for Delicious Japanese Curry as Found at Coco Ichiban
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japanese Fans, Official Translator Weigh in on Netflix Evangelion English Subtitle Debate
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 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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Take it From a Native! Recipe for Delicious Japanese Curry as Found at Coco Ichiban
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japanese Fans, Official Translator Weigh in on Netflix Evangelion English Subtitle Debate
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Ness’ Earthbound hat comes to the real world thanks to New Era, Earthbound popup store on the way
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Fossil of an extinct crab discovered in a pillar at Tokyo Station