Tripling the current tax still isn’t enough for some politicians who want travelers to pay even more when flying out of Japan.

We assess the political fallout at one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist hotspots.

This creates the very unusual situation of Kirby providing food instead of consuming it.

When you start scarfing down on Cup Noodles, obviously you’re in the mood for ramen. However, there’s something other than the noodles in that cup that also get fans really excited: the mystery meat.

Stories in Kura Susha tag.

From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (“cute”) culture is huge in Japan. Whole museums and theme parks have been dedicated to the concept of kawaii. Heck, it’s ...

The town of Mihama in Aichi Prefecture has a problem in the form of a single man in his 60s who will not leave them alone. Back in 2020, he contacted the town hall regarding a matter which they had no ...

We stop by to see how the city, its merchants, and its deer are doing.

No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect?

Men and women show a difference in opinion on how strongly they need the cinematic romance staple in their real-life love life. You can’t talk about dating in Japan without the concept of kokuhaku, or ...

Although Japan doesn’t tend to have quite as prolific a drug culture as other countries, one does exist, and the newest part of it to make headlines has been “ zombie cigarettes ” (literally “zombie ...

Gurakoro and Gurakuro came out on same day, filling fans’ hearts with joy and filling their stomachs with gratin croquettes.