Suntory’s for-foreigners video has plenty of great info, and we’ve got a few things to add.
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JAL wants visitors from overseas to see more than just Tokyo during the Tokyo Summer Games.
We visit the award-winning Starbucks to see if it’s still worthy of its title after a facelift.
This shortlist was chosen by Japanese locals, but tourists from all countries can benefit from it!
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Will our UFO-chasing reporter finally get the answers he’s been looking for since the alien encounter he says he had in high school?
Pokéfuta spread to the northernmost region of Japan with adorable appearances by Vulpix, Ninetails, and many more Pokémon!
Tear-jerking commercial features a famous actor and actress in the lead roles of star-crossed lovers.
The Nara Hotel offers royal-class hospitality, but right now you won’t have to pay a king’s ransom to experience it.
Look forward to real-life takes on Peach and Bowser’s castles, Mario Kart themed attractions and more!
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Even if you’re traveling by yourself, you’ll never be alone since you’re on a 24-hour live stream.
The legendary arcade is closing down for good, but there’s still time to see this awesome piece of history for yourself.
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Typhoon destroys real Ghost of Tsushima island shrine torii gate, crowdfunding campaign launched
Where’s the very best seat to sit in on Japan’s Shinkansen? Our expert has an answer
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Every Japanese pro baseball team to play with Mario question block bases once this year
Kyoto shrine holding beautiful after-dark cherry blossom event this spring
Love Disney? These Adorable Mickey and Minnie Hotel Rooms Are For You!
We got our hands on the new and rare 1/12th scale model of a Japanese post box
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