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Special penis shrine books will even be available for the first time this year.
Tokyo is still waiting for its sakura to start blooming, but Hirosaki Castle, in the frozen north, is already beautifully pink.
Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
If you don’t like changing trains, Tokyo Station is probably your best bet for a starting point.
No loyalty program or first-class ticket required for this traveler’s oasis with free drinks, loaner Nintendo Switch systems, and shower booths.
Immigration Bureau’s relaxed visa policy has boosted tourism from southeast Asia, but it seems to have come with an unwanted side-effect.
The Royal Express is coming to Hokkaido, but if you can’t wait, it’s already running in the Tokyo area.
Filled with marvelous displays and breathtaking performances, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
Satisfyingly sexy sushi room has foreign travelers writing thank-you letters to the staff.
A super-cheap way to satisfy your morning hunger and taste buds when traveling in Tokyo on a budget.
Cycle on water, visit scenic sites and enjoy some of the best sushi in the country at the westernmost tip of Japan’s main island.
This is where you’ll find Japan’s largest cave, a BBQ by the sea, and a rural hotel where Russian President Putin slept in a room behind bulletproof glass.
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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
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Pokémon becomes fine art with series of two hand-crafted Pikachu woodblock prints fans can buy
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
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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’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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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- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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
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
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7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Pokémon becomes fine art with series of two hand-crafted Pikachu woodblock prints fans can buy
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Rain’s age of tyranny is over as we get back the use of our hands with an umbrella hat
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Why does it take so long for Japanese trains to start running again after an accident?
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Can’t wait until spring to see the new Yu-Gi-Oh! anime movie? The trailer is right here 【Video】
Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why?
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
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