Wednesday, July 08, 2026 4:45 AM ET
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Climbing season officially opens for Japan's Mt. Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country5 hours ago
Tochigi man shares his family's process for creating 16 years worth of rice paddy art7 hours ago
Famous sweets store in Ameyoko fills a bag with sweets and a show, but is it still worth it?15 hours ago
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch17 hours ago
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included19 hours ago
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]1 day ago
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail1 day ago
Potato-Chip-Flavored Dressing coming to stores in Japan1 day ago
Kirby Cafe gets even cuter with new summer menu and dishware you can take home[Photos]1 day ago
Tokyo's giant Pokémon Stamp Rally is back for 2026 with exclusive prizes up for grabs1 day ago
East Japan Railway Company26 days ago
Japan to get new high-speed train connecting Haneda and Narita airports, ease overtourism1 day ago
Japan announces plans for twenty-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costs2 days ago
Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency2 days ago
A visit to Sri Lanka's knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn't stutter) to see its rare "Pikachus"2 days ago
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread2 days ago
How to cook shiitake mushrooms like a Japanese manga character2 days ago
Udon pudding is about to shake up the noodle scene in Japan3 days ago
The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers[Pics]3 days ago
Don't judge this Kiki's Delivery Service book by its cover, because it's not actually a book!3 days ago
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country5 days ago
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries8 days ago
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views6 days ago
Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made8 days ago
Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan7 days ago
Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates8 days ago
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country14 days ago
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad18 days ago
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America22 days ago
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style25 days ago
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer14 days ago
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon20 days ago
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there's a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan21 days ago
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we're totally here for it17 days ago
Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo7 months ago
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day5 months ago
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 20264 months ago
Japan's newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]4 months ago
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】9 months ago
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan1 year ago
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa3 months ago
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir6 days ago
Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata5 days ago
Studio Ghibli brings Totoro Soot Sprites out of the anime shadows for a new bag and pouch collection5 days ago