travel (Page 19)
Devil’s Club noodles are over half the length of an average human, so how the heck do you eat them?
The beloved electric Pocket Monster powers up some special goods at this highway stop in Japan.
Step back in time with old-school vending machines that dispense unique products in retro packaging.
Th best part of autumn in Japan is right around the corner, and here’s the latest forecast of best koyo dates for across the country.
Our sweet-loving reporter falls in love with a delicacy that’s been enjoyed by the people of Gunma for hundreds of years.
After a month of visiting auspicious sites, Seiji’s luck levels should be maxed out, right?
Ancient cedar trees that inspired Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli team are just one reason why this forest in Yakushima is so magical.
The official Udon Prefecture ambassador takes part in special events at the airport where you can also win fabulous prizes.
Amazon’s innovative ‘no checkout required’ supermarket leaves our reporter feeling uneasy.
Proposed amendment comes as Japan is expected to announce timetable for unrestricted inbound tourism.
First weekend following new entry procedures sees foreign visitors picking up loads of bargains, thanks to the weak yen.
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Sandwiches fit for a sumo served up in Osaka【Taste Test】
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Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
Historical figures get manga makeovers from artists of Spy x Family, My Hero Academia and more
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Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
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Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
Historical figures get manga makeovers from artists of Spy x Family, My Hero Academia and more
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Mt. Koya planning to instate visitor’s tax to cope with huge tourist numbers
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks building now has a reopening date
Tokyo Tsukiji fish market site to be redeveloped with 50,000-seat stadium, hotel, shopping center
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Better than Apple EarPods? Our 100 yen shop earphone showdown finds a true champion
McDonald’s creates a dream Japanese bento for April Fools’ Day
A visit to the best UFO catcher arcade in the universe!
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
Mister Donut teams up with Sumikko Gurashi for the first time for adorable goods and donuts
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