Shibuya is going to the dogs in the cutest way possible–and you can now take them home to share with family and friends.
Shibuya Scramble Square
46th floor Shibuya observation deck turns out to be a uniquely beautiful place for people-watching.
Twitter posts the highest highlight of Shibuya’s newest tourist spot: its vast and dizzying view.
Read More
The deep irony is that Hachiko wouldn’t even have been able to enjoy this tasty souvenir for himself.
MOST POPULAR
Now
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
French fries with sushi? Our delicious experiment in multicultural dining
Weekly
- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】- Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Monthly
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Yearly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
French fries with sushi? Our delicious experiment in multicultural dining
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
Sephiroth in real life? How to unsheathe a massive 6.8-foot samurai sword
Nagoya soon to join Tokyo and get its own secret, members-only parfait bar
American tourists give us their opinion on the new Icee slushie drinks in Japan
New bento bread makes us rethink sandwiches…and Japanese bentos
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Drink hot sake at Tokyo train station’s “phantom platform”
Hot spring facility’s beautiful views and all-you-can-eat sushi leave us clean, full, and happy
-
