New limited-edition range contains one of the cutest tumblers we’ve ever seen. Starbucks is widely loved by people of all ...

Of course, it’s possible the goal was never really to be convenient anyway.

Iwate town sets traps to try to catch the bear with a sweet tooth, with some even being installed inside people’s houses.

Iconic quotes, air pirates and a very subtle Gina reference make this collection a must-have for fans of this Ghibli classic.

It’s the perfect outfit for when you want to start relaxing three times as quickly.

Causing “unpleasantness” could put you behind bars.

A friend to the friendless. On 11 July, Toyama Prefectural police knocked on the door of an apartment in the city of ...

Could this be the way of the future as people around the world adapt to rising temperatures?

Get a taste of local culture with a new souvenir range that captures the unique charms of Japan’s regions. Starbucks has ...

New report shows a worrying trend, but is it the beginning of the end for Japan's popularity as a tourist destination?

Placing 10th this year is Japan’s capital and most populated city of Tokyo with a total score of 96 points. Tokyo received ...

New economic realities are coming to the place that bills itself as the land of dreams.