Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.
Ueno
Hundreds of people must walk right past this “vending machine” every day without ever suspecting what it really is.
Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.
Ameyoko has always been a great place to look for bargains, and we’re very happy we found this one.
Panda lunch box from shop famed for their overwhelming generosity — too good to be true, or just too good?
We take a chance with a random selection from a machine that sells tarantulas and dung beetles for you to eat.
Spacious eight-person room makes a perfect base for shinobi missions in Tokyo, but passing up sushi counter room is a hard choice.




















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Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
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Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】