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Hidden sprinkler defense system activates to help protect beautiful traditional thatched-roof farmhouses.
Food, shelter, shower, and laundry. Everything you need, and for just 2,140 yen (US$19.80) a day.
Skipping the Shinkansen lets you spend as many nights as you want in off-the-beaten-path Japan.
”We expected a strong, positive reaction from young people” says city government spokesperson.
Japanese food outside of Japan is not always what one would expect, but why worry about such a little thing?
These upcoming stylish license plate options showcase regional flavor and points of local pride throughout Japan.
Japan’s most terrifying ghouls, monsters and demons come out to frighten the public on a street believed to border the spirit world.
Jim Jeffries travels to Japan for a closer look at why Japanese millennials aren’t having sex.
Part curry, part noodles, part Shepherd’s Pie, this is a unique dish worth travelling for.
New accommodation recreates the feel of a high-class train cabin inside, with a priceless view outside for just US$20 a night.
There’s a fine line between kindly simplifying the Japanese language and offensively dumbing it down for foreign readers.
After riding on the Tube in London, our Japanese reporter is thankful for crowded Tokyo trains.




















Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
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
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
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Japanese pasta dish ranked 24th worst food in the world, but does it deserve that dishonor?
Deceptive strawberry milk package angers 7-Eleven customers following banana scandal
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Four dirt-cheap but tasty places to grab lunch in Tokyo’s Shibuya shopping mecca
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan