Uonuma, Niigata, hosts unique winter festivals blending fire and ice. Experience the Yunosato Snow Festival with bonfires and the Snow Flower Water Festival, where grooms receive icy blessings.
McDonald's Japan is teaming up with Francfranc for their 2026 fukubukuro (lucky bag)! Get a sneak peek at the exclusive merchandise and valuable coupons inside this year's must-have New Year's item.
Ryogoku Station transforms into 'Oden de Atsukan Station' this winter! Enjoy hot sake, oden, and kotatsu on a platform closed to the public for 30 years.
Celebrate 100 years since the Showa era began at Otemachi Place in Tokyo from December 8-12, 2025. Experience a retro living room, vintage items, secondhand books, and classic 'koppe-pan'!
More Shinkansen bullet trains are being added to Japan’s popular "golden route" between Tokyo and Osaka. New trains at peak times and early-morning/late-night departures will make travel easier.
7-Eleven Japan is now selling Matcha Burritos, a sweet and savory snack featuring matcha, azuki red beans, and mochi. This unique convenience store find offers a taste of traditional Japanese sweets in an unexpected format.
Discover a surprising roadside attraction on the Joshinetsu Expressway in Nagano: a massive escalator. It leads to Miharashi no Yu, a super bathhouse with stunning views and relaxing hot springs.
A 53-year-old in Shiga Prefecture lost a significant amount of money in a phone scam. The con artists exploited his lack of understanding about modern banking.
TikTok reveals its Year in Music 2025, highlighting Japan's top songs. Discover the viral tracks and artists shaping Japan's music scene.
A recent poll shows strong support in Japan for allowing women to inherit the imperial throne, potentially altering centuries of tradition. This shift could impact the future of the Imperial Family and discussions surrounding cultural preservation for visitors.
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