Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.

With a buffet packed with elegant sweets, the refined taste of matcha, and the seasonal flavors of chestnuts and grapes, Hotel New Otani Osaka’s buffet promises to be as delicious as it is beautiful, ...

Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ni-chome district is recognised as Japan’s most liberated and vibrant LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, and it’s an area that never sleeps, with an exciting vibe that lingers well into the ...

It’s not long now until Halloween…that is, unless you’re at Starbucks in Japan, where the festivities are already underway. At the centre of the celebrations is a special limited-edition beverage ...

My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service feature in this new collection.

Coming October 29 to the Roppongi neighborhood of downtown Tokyo is the Hello Kitty’s Picnic Garden event. It’ll be taking place at the Roppongi Hills entertainment complex, and the duration of the ...

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest anime makes its photo spot debut, but a classic Castle in the Sky scene is bowing out.

Studio Ghibli movies have wide-ranging appeal that covers pretty much all demographics in Japan, even hipster types who are more interested in cool streetwear than cutesy anime characters.

One of the biggest changes in modern otaku-ism is how much more travel is involved. Anime and idol music used to be largely solitary, stay-at-home hobbies, but now you can easily fill your calendar ...

Percentage is even higher in Tokyo and other areas attractive to foreign residents, and even then doesn't tell the full story of how Japan is becoming more international.

… Hokkaido. Japan’s northernmost prefecture was the highest-rated in last year’s survey as well, and as a matter of fact, has finished in the number-one spot for 17 years in a row, stretching all the ...

The crisp sharpness and sweetness of the negi is perfect with the warm broth, and this wild style of eating it makes the meal more delicious. Chopsticks are provided for those who don’t feel they can ...