1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (306+ words) Atsuo fell in love with Atami, and Natsuno fell in love with Atsuo. A lot of sightseeing destinations in Japan have their own mascot character, and the town of Atami, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is no exception. As a matter of…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (177+ words) More babies follow two consecutive years of more marriages. Japan’s population has been shrinking for a long time, as fewer couples have children, and those that do have kids have fewer than generations past. But for the first time in…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (208+ words) Letting virtual travelers swoop in on live webcams and train views across the country. “Try before you buy” is a fantastic concept that saves many a headache when shopping, but what if you could test-drive your next dream vacation before…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (387+ words) Step into the sumo world with this exclusive convenience store range. Family Mart’s Convenience Wear is a popular way to put an outfit together on a budget, and it’ll soon be getting a distinctly Japanese twist, thanks to a new…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (458+ words) If you’re craving massive meals on a budget, portion-boosted convenience store foods are the way to go. Rushing over to our nearest Ministop, we checked out the latest lineup: 1. Tuna Salad, Ham, and Egg Salad Sandwiches for 321 yen (US$2.02), with…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago   (239+ words) We head to Osaka to say goodbye to Ebitsuta, and get a new view at one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Since he moved to Tokyo not long after graduating, it’s actually been a very long time since Seiji…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (290+ words) Police say she also spent time at an Internet cafe. Carmelita Lakdesha Paul, a 12-year-old British secondary school student who went missing while travelling in Japan with her family, has been found safe after spending time at an Internet cafe…...