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Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan

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Live-action Persona adaptation to be produced by Netflix, probably not set in Japan

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We try out the joys of Japan's kakuuchi wine vending machine

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Speed trap camera stolen from Saitama Police while in use

11 hours ago

Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made

13 hours ago

New live-action Pokémon adaptation announced for Pokémon Unite

15 hours ago

Studio Ghibli combines anime and craftsmanship in new Totoro and Jiji Gobelin tapestry bags

23 hours ago

Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries

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Mt Fuji installs new emergency shelters ahead of the 2026 climbing season

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Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates

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Here's what Shibuya's famous scramble intersection looked like after the Japan vs. Sweden match

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International fugitive Carlos Ghosn says he'd be best person to head Nissan now

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Japan's Mos Burger goes super-premium for summer with eel burgers that require pre-orders

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Doyo no Hi

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Doyo No Ushi No Hi

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Taco Spaghetti appears in Japan, and our taco fan rushes to try it[Taste test]

2 days ago

Blind Tokyo commuter explains the easiest place for him to stand while riding the train

2 days ago

Beautiful new dangling Totoro socks let the Ghibli mascot sway with every step[Photos]

2 days ago

Krispy Kreme Japan releases new fruit doughnuts…that taste better cold

3 days ago

Japanese man's gross conveyor belt sushi social media prank video gets him a 500,000-yen fine

3 days ago

Testing Japan's latest food hack trend: Adding instant corn soup powder to popcorn[Taste test]

3 days ago

CREAM OF CORN SOUP

3 days ago

Pikachu brings electric style to brand-new Pokémon G-Shock watch featuring every stater trio

3 days ago

Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer

7 days ago

Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed "Monster Wolf" to keep bears away from convenience store

5 days ago

Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]

7 days ago

Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed

4 days ago

Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we're totally here for it

10 days ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

11 days ago

New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style

17 days ago

Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump's Shueisha

28 days ago

Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan

26 days ago

Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon

12 days ago

New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo's ramen and more

30 days ago

Forget Tokyo go-karts – there's a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan

14 days ago

Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo

7 months ago

Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day

5 months ago

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

11 months ago

Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026

4 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】

8 months ago

Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

2 months ago

Japan's 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]

2 months ago

The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]

4 days ago

Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

7 days ago

Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America

14 days ago