The official onsen certification came in late March, but it’s taken a few weeks for word to spread. Yoshiji Matsumoto, Tenjinyu’s 77-year-old second-generation owner, says he was thrilled when he got ...

Capes, canes, cowls, and crazy crotches converged at this Comic Con.

That is a photo I never thought I would take.

5,000 yen for tea bags in paper cups prompts two explanatory videos from organizers.

Characters from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Kiki’s Delivery Service want to help keep you cozy on hot summer nights.

Los Angeles-born donut giant with giant donuts opens up shop in Shibuya Ward this spring.

Local dances, local ramen, and more to love about Tokushima.

Politicians discuss the sudden surge in “Ghibli-style” AI-generated images.

Kitty-chan lends her Sanrio star power to a part of Japan that often gets skipped by international travelers.

UT line celebrates Yazawa’s 40 years as a shojo manga creator.

These sweet treats–made not from udon flour but from actual mashed udon noodles–are delightfully chewy and pack a flavorful punch.

UT line celebrates Yazawa’s 40 years as a shojo manga creator.