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This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure

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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】

4 hours ago

Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty

16 hours ago

Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist

1 day ago

Hello Kitty and twin sister celebrate birthday at Baskin-Robbins Japan with special merch, sweets

1 day ago

Japan's new Pokémon donut treat marks Ditto's Mister Donut debut!

1 day ago

Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula's blanket from Kiki's Delivery Service

1 day ago

Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says

2 days ago

Real-life Love Live? Japanese high school starting official idol club extracurricular activity

2 days ago

Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks

2 days ago

Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away

2 days ago

Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures

3 days ago

The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan's oldest standing soba noodle chain

3 days ago

Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】

3 days ago

Studio Ghibli serves up anime characters on new lacquered trays

3 days ago

Live out your own Roman Holiday by eating the same gelato that Audrey Hepburn ate…in Tokyo!

4 days ago

Sushi cars are the newest crazy cool dream from Japan's Tomica line

4 days ago

We play out a real-life scene from Your Name in the historic city of Ashikaga【Kita Kanto Brothers】

4 days ago

Believe it or not, this isn't a Tokyo vending machine – It's a secret door to deliciousness

4 days ago

Starbucks' newest Japanese Frappuccino is here, but is this early Christmas present all we wanted?

5 days ago

Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black

8 months ago

Step into Japanese culture with Converse's new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style

6 days ago

Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls

7 days ago

Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime's most memorable scenes

9 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream

8 days ago

New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends

6 days ago

This Japanese restaurant chain's triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach

6 days ago

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo releases exclusive Christmas goods in Japan

7 days ago

Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】

30 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new 'komorebi' plush toys to brighten your days

17 days ago

JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train

26 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan

26 days ago

Japanese hotel chain's new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers' plushies

28 days ago

Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is

19 days ago

Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters

18 days ago

Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you - Here's how to use them

20 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025

11 days ago

Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

6 months ago

Possessing Harry Potter's Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan

11 months ago

Japan's deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year's?

10 months ago

We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan

4 months ago

Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home

6 months ago

Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

4 months ago

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】

1 month ago

The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】

7 months ago

No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan's National Police Agency says

5 months ago

One of Japan's most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers

5 months ago

Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection

8 days ago

Foreigner accidentally allowed to vote in Japanese election, ballot will remain valid

20 minutes ago

Foreign man arrested for grabbing former AKB48 idol on Tokyo street, forcing her to ground

20 minutes ago

The Ultimate Battle for Ham Sandwich Supremacy - we rank Japan's convenience store sandwiches

1 year ago

What happens if you feed pufferfish poison to pufferfish? Japanese scientists trying to find out

1 hour ago

What's the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that's in season now in Japan?

3 months ago

Man breaks into Japanese high school, steals desk to "get taste of the world of Love Live" anime

20 minutes ago

Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben

2 months ago

Australian on trial in Tokyo, case hinges on if he said 'This is a robbery' or 'Go to a door'

1 month ago

Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?

1 year ago

Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?

1 year ago

We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight

1 year ago