The convenience store ecosystem in Japan is dominated by three apex predators: Family Mart, 7-Eleven, and Laws ...

Two hours north of Tokyo is one of Japan’s best post-sakura springtime flower spots. Sakura season may be pretty much over ...

TeamLab's newest artistic "digitized nature" vision features interactive light and sound elements as you traverse an ancient ...

▼ The yuba bowl was the designated main dish of our Japanese-style afternoon tea set, but Ganko also has sets with extra sushi hamburger steak instead.

Haikyu on the Court” is more than just a cool name. Sports anime/manga Haikyu has a fan event coming to Tokyo and Osaka, and ...

For example, one of the manhole covers will be placed in the town of Nanao, which has a number of onsen (hot springs), and it ...

Between capsule toy machines and blind-box figures, pins, and other trinkets, you could say this is the golden age for random ...

Last year, Trial Holdings spent roughly 382.6 billion yen (US$2.55 billion) to purchase the Seiyu supermarket chain, which ...

We’re half-way through spring, but it’s only now that one of Japan’s best snow sightseeing spots can be fully enjoyed. The ...

This part of Japan gets so much snow you have to wait until spring to see it, but the wait is over!

Luckily there’s an easy way to tell if you’re dealing with a legitimate law enforcement officer or a con artist.

Noto Peninsula is ready to welcome travelers again, and these Pokémon are ready to help them do it. There are two major goals ...