Yokohama
Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory.
Sample some of the best regional variations of nabe and sake in a Showa-retro space at this event perfect for the middle of winter.
The arena, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, is already a major home for global musical acts.
Giant, paint-your-own Slimes appear as part of Dragon Quest public art event this summer in Yokohama
Real estate developer with ties to famous game developer spearheading project south of Tokyo.
A tip-off from a local opens the door to a wonderful way to feed our desire for Japanese food.




















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Utada Hikaru sings incredible new one-take version of “First Love,” 26 years after original release
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparking police investigation
Japanese Twitter user posts beautiful photos of what may be Japan’s most picturesque shrine
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
2013 Doraemon Film’s Japanese TV Airing Gets Censored
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
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
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
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
Japanese Twitter user posts beautiful photos of what may be Japan’s most picturesque shrine
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
2013 Doraemon Film’s Japanese TV Airing Gets Censored
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
What makes a Japanese woman think she and a guy have become lovers? Survey investigates
How much should we give in a New Year’s otoshidama without looking like a jerk?
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan