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Local resident reveals the real reason why their roads are wider than other parts of Japan.
Think Cheetos ice cream with caramel and you’re halfway on the track to what this tastes like.
New policy follows backlash from citizens after city council members seen napping, reading novels during discussions.
For when you want something to warm you up, but aren’t in the mood for the standard hot drinks.




















Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
New line of Evangelion fishing lures and other gear released by Japanese maker Dress
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Infographic shows how working culture differs across the globe
Abandoned school being used for foreign tourists to experience Japanese high school in Chiba
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Infographic shows how working culture differs across the globe
Abandoned school being used for foreign tourists to experience Japanese high school in Chiba
Meet Hololive’s brand new adorable VTubers, designed to win you over with English
Old postcards reveal famous Japanese tourist spots as they appeared 100 years ago
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Gorgeous Ghibli schedule books are here to help you get a jump on planning ahead【Photos】
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships