In total, the police received more than 4.5 billion yen (US$29 million) in cash that was turned in after being lost or left behind in Tokyo. This edges out the 4.49 billion yen that was turned in last ...

The first hotel Human Washing Machine went into service in December, but as of February 26, electronics retailer Yamada Denki ...

Starbucks is famous for its limited-edition wares, especially in Japan where you can get everything from sakura mugs and ...

Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development.

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Aspiring pirate kings share hugs with each other and a bit of Japanese culture with the world.

Produced by Starbucks and available exclusively in Japan, this beverage fits perfectly on the menu at this time of year, with its pink hues and sakura flavour matching the limited-edition sakura ...

After keeping secret for nearly 30 years, Eiichiro Oda has written it down on a paper, put that paper in a chest, and tossed ...

One of Tokyo's biggest shopping areas is giving you the chance to try 19 kinds of the traditional spring sweet spanning two major regional differences.

The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest.

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Kyoto collects accommodation taxes on a combined per-person/per-night basis. So, for example, if you’ve got two people ...