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If you want to visit the Nagoya amusement park on a Tuesday or Wednesday, you’d better go soon.
We’ve all heard of instant noodles; now it’s time for instant rice balls. Or…sort of instant.
You can’t always solve a problem by throwing money at it. In fact, you might just cause one instead.
Come for the retro architecture, stay for the bath and swimming pool filled with onsen hot spring water!
International airport closest to company’s Kyoto headquarters lets you start your Nintendo travel fun right away.
Japanese citizens feel the symbolism-rich coin, which lacks something, can make travel in Japan difficult for foreign guests.
Japan’s newest theme park has gotten a lukewarm reception, and we’re pretty sure we’ve pinpointed the problem.
Get a jump on the day by eating like a local at the all-you-can eat baked goods buffets of the city’s cafes.
From the well-known to the obscure, this year’s annual ranking of top spots has some surprises in store for even the most seasoned travellers.
First look at the guest rooms and dining areas set to appear at the historic Meiji-era complex.
Private rooms with lockable doors, showers, mail delivery service, and online reservations in English.
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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
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Woman in Japan accidentally pees herself during live broadcast
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
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- 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- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature- Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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?
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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- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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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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How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal
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Woman in Japan accidentally pees herself during live broadcast
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
The new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima houses a floating, futuristic surprise next to the sea
Passing the JLPT N1 — Here’s how I did it, so you can too!
Junior high school in Japan introduces trial afternoon nap time for students
Japanese company offers service that converts your child’s school bag into useful accessories
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
Super Mario meets Gelato Pique in Japan’s coziest and latest loungewear sets
A visit to Japan’s Kirby Cafe to eat the Kirby car cake and more!【Photos】
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