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The eerie ruins of this once-thriving amusement park look set to become Japan’s next unusual place to visit.
Before bathing? After bathing? As soon as you arrive? Or not at all? Find out when most people usually change into yukata when staying at a ryokan.
Take a look at Tokyo’s underground tunnels from the driver’s seat of a train in this awesome new music video.
This beloved sleeper train might be off the rails now but it’s still bringing joy to guests from all around the world.
Change your pocketfull of change into a fistfuls of cool souvenirs from your trip to Japan.
The magical rides include mysterious “invisible” ghosts chasing the carriage, which can be seen by passers-by.
The mysterious guesthouse is so unique it has a slew of repeat guests who have fallen in love with its rustic charms.
Could this be as accurate as horoscopes, blood-typing and how we make a fist? How could anything match their exact precision?
Passengers on board this Tokyo train said they felt like they were in an aircraft when they heard the live English announcement.
This brand new space has 5,000 books for guests to read, a special bar stocked with local beers, and bunks inside the shelves to sleep in.


















The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Japan’s host club king wants to sell you some US$490 hair product in a tiny, tiny bottle
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japanese men list seven traits that would make it impossible for them to date a woman
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
How to make sushi that looks like real-life swimming koi fish【Video】
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza