Usually impossible for travelers to ride, Doctor Yellow is no ordinary bullet train, and it won’t be around much longer.

Japan has long been a country that has embraced alcohol consumption. After-work drinking was considered mandatory at almost ...

Does this qualify as a new addition to the convenience store’s lineup of sweets sandwiches, or should it be considered ...

Does this qualify as a new addition to the convenience store’s lineup of sweets sandwiches, or should it be considered ...

Stories in Digital Stars tag.

Almost 20 years after her debut, the Vocaloid virtual idol still has plenty of power to draw fans and transcend language ...

Late-night high-speed service allows passengers to travel while they sleep, making better use of time and cutting hotel costs ...

First increase to visa fees in nearly 50 years will affect some arriving foreigners more than others. The Japanese government ...

The most recent Pokémon injury occurred on June 19, when one of Gyarados ’ horns was damaged, this time by a visitor who said ...

Located in the forested Miyama area of Nantan City in Kyoto Prefecture, the shrine is rooted in the notion that forests, ...

Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer; Starbucks Japan sells Valencia Flavoured Syrup, and ...

Our Japanese-language reporter Seiji Nakazawa similarly has a restaurant that had taken root inside of him, located within a ...