According to Japanese cultural traditions, autumn is the time for tsukimi, or moon-viewing, parties, and it’s also become the season for tsukimi burgers, which feature fried eggs roundly reminiscent ...

She didn’t tell him that she’d invited some mobster friends too.

First up, the Starbucks drink is surprising in that it’s a latte and not a Frappuccino, the latter of which the chain is well known for. With a base of hojicha (roasted green tea) and milk, the drink ...

Fukushima looks to a brighter future with the help of its Lucky Support Pokémon.

Every year, Japanese travel booking agency Jalan, through its Jalan Research Center, conducts a survey among Japanese domestic travelers, asking them which prefecture of Japan they visited on their ...

Tokyo has never seen this much blue steel since Hansel and Derek Zoolander.

Kyoto City Tourism Association extends help to those looking for a place to pray the Islamic way. With a surge in the number of foreign tourists visiting Kyoto, the city has had to consider issues ...

Horse racing school says nay to those who were looking to debut in 2026.

In Japan, late summer is often the season for major displays of fireworks, and the Omagari Fireworks, held at the end of August, is among the most prestigious. It’s commonly known as the “National ...

Stories in Muslim prayer rooms tag.

Museum wants to show you what Nintendo’s video game stars looked like before they every showed up your screen.

Parents of 10-year-old in Kyoto who spent 4.6 million yen on TikTok and more seek reimbursement; Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparkin ...