Farewell Space Mountain

Tokyo Disneyland's iconic ride is now closed.

Game On: Caffeinated Ramen for Gamers Launches in Japan

Caffeinated ramen for one-handed gaming hits the shelves in Japan.

Driverless Future: Japan to Allow Autonomous Cars on Public Roads

Japan will permit driverless cars on 25 public roads by March 2025.

Cybercrime Surge: ¥66 Billion Stolen in Japan Through Online Scams

Online scams in Japan resulted in ¥66 billion stolen in the first half of 2024.

Japan's Heatstroke Guidelines Get an Update with 'Most Severe' Category

Japan introduces a new 'most severe' category in its heatstroke guidelines.

Stay Cool with Muji's Essential Summer Offers

Muji lets you fill water bottles for free, even if you didn’t buy them there.

Historic Surge: Japan's Foreign Population Hits New Milestone

Japan’s foreign population reaches a historic high following the largest single-year surge ever.

Japan's Life Expectancy on the Rise

Japan sees an increase in average life expectancy for the first time in three years.

Island Hide-and-Seek: Thrill on Japan's Abandoned Isles

Join the exciting hide-and-seek events on a deserted Japanese island this August and November.

Rice in Distress: Heat Waves Trigger Quality Decline and Shortage in Japan

Japan faces a rice shortage as heat waves affect crop quality, leading to decreased availability.

Kiki’s Bag Bonanza

Studio Ghibli’s new release features a perfect replica of Kiki’s bag from Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Bid on Japanese Ambulances, Pachinko Machines, and Samurai Swords

Discover unique items like ambulances, pachinko machines, and samurai swords available on a Japanese government auction site.