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This classy metallic smartphone accessory is currently in development by RepeCan a maker of custom instrument parts. For saxophone or brass instrument players that little thing should be instantly recognizable, and for many more it should conjure up an odorous memory or two of middle school music class.
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
SO…MANY…PIKACHUS!!! 2019’s Pikachu Outbreak takes over Yokohama with cuteness【Photos, video】
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Taste of spring coming this winter with sakura flower and leaf green tea and matcha from Ito En
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s DayRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branchesOur 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the monthRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Taste of spring coming this winter with sakura flower and leaf green tea and matcha from Ito En
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
Kura Sushi wants to see you smile for a chance to win prizes
Cup Noodle releases new Tomica “car” collection
The cheapest place to stay in Kyoto cost us just 1,800 yen for the night, and it was awesome
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district