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Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were.
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Tattoos, murder, and a Totoro connection? Studio Ghibli reveals secrets of Princess Mononoke
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Kagawa Prefecture is transformed into Slowpoke Paradise in a brand-new travel campaign
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
The Bank of Japan is really jazzed up about the new 10,000 yen bill