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A luxury leisure resort on the lush hillside of Okinawa. Panoramic ocean views. A waterpark, a petting zoo, a night club. Now crumbling into ruins, swallowed up by nature reclaiming the land developers tried to take. Perhaps the owners should have known better than to build on the site of ancient tombs. The local priests warned them. But they didn’t listen.
This is the tale of Okinawa’s Nakagusuku Kogen Hotel, one of the most haunted abandoned sites in Japan.
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Osaka to Fukuoka for less than 40 bucks? It’s possible with Japan’s overnight ferry
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Japan’s new Pokémon donut treat marks Ditto’s Mister Donut debut!
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Hello Kitty and twin sister celebrate birthday at Baskin-Robbins Japan with special merch, sweets
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girlsUnique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped creamTokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo releases exclusive Christmas goods in Japan
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped trainSanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Hello Kitty and twin sister celebrate birthday at Baskin-Robbins Japan with special merch, sweets
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Death Note pop-up store opening in Japan, but not with the spotlight on Light or L【Photos】
Japanese fashion comes home: Interior design ideas for Lolita-style living
Japanese shrine maiden roomwear officially on sale, looks divinely cute, heavenly comfortable
Foreign tourists in Japan break inbound fall tourism record, are spending their money differently
Studio Ghibli and Akira anime movie cels up for bid in Heritage Auctions animation event
Family Mart’s cold ramen is the hottest convenience store meal in Japan right now