We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
Universal Studios Japan
Let the witches of joy, anger, grief, and pleasure inspire a dramatic new look this Halloween.
Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto gives video tour of brand-new expansion to USJ’s Super Nintendo World.
Super Mario and Donkey Kong head to Happy Meals, courtesy of their colony inside Universal Studios Japan.
You’ll see zombies, chainsaw men, and Leon Kennedy inside the Resident Evil haunted house, but no little kids.
Amid a backdrop of recently expanding its workforce by 2,000 crew members, USJ raises the hourly wage and more for part-time workers.
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Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
Clever and cute cat keyhole bra is only one-fourth of lingerie set’s feline charms 【Photos】
Harvester Yakumo: A restaurant inspired by the Colonel from KFC
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals- Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?- Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】- Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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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
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
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】
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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Clever and cute cat keyhole bra is only one-fourth of lingerie set’s feline charms 【Photos】
Harvester Yakumo: A restaurant inspired by the Colonel from KFC
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times
“Mt. Fuji Should Erupt by 2015”: Ryuku University Professor Emeritus
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Studio Ghibli finishes free-to-use image release with 250 from Nausicaa, Laputa, and more
This Japanese convenience store in Tokyo has a Subway inside it
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