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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.
We traveled to the disaster-stricken Tohoku region to see the effects of Pocket Monster Lapras’ real-world healing powers.
After hearing about it last week, you bet we went to check out Japan’s gigantic straw Godzilla for ourselves, and it’s way more imposing than we’d anticipated.
The hit film is full of fantasy elements, but some of its most important locations exist in reality.
Some of Japan’s most iconic places to see the autumn leaves are now off-limits to photographers.
The conditions are just right to surround Takeda Castle with a sea of clouds.
From well-known tourist spots to more obscure sites and mysterious activities, this beautiful new video will make you want to pack your bags and head to Japan!
This Rakuten Travel list has us packing our tiny towels, ready for an onsen-focused vacation.
Not only do you get a 500 yen per night discount, but it promises to be one of the more emotional check-ins you’ll ever experience.
This fan’s pilgrimage to the anime’s real-world location was captured in a series of gorgeous side-by-side comparisons.
With beautiful images of pristine Japanese countryside, this clip explains why real wasabi is hard to find.
Famed Japanese politeness wraps so far back around that it ends up being pretty rude on Osaka train.
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Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
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Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Why not celebrate your graduation with a cool boat trip to the world’s biggest tidal whirlpools?
Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out
Sapporo Snow Festival now officially open online!
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
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Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
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- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
- Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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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
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- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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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Why not celebrate your graduation with a cool boat trip to the world’s biggest tidal whirlpools?
Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out
Sapporo Snow Festival now officially open online!
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
We have way too much fun making Demon Slayer anime erasers and badges with craft kits
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Waiter, there’s a SNAKE in my soup — we try Cantonese delicacy snake stew in Hong Kong
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Super budget dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at restaurant Saizeriya?
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