Iwate town sets traps to try to catch the bear with a sweet tooth, with some even being installed inside people’s houses.

It’s the perfect outfit for when you want to start relaxing three times as quickly.

Iconic quotes, air pirates and a very subtle Gina reference make this collection a must-have for fans of this Ghibli classic.

Get a taste of local culture with a new souvenir range that captures the unique charms of Japan’s regions. Starbucks has ...

Could this be the way of the future as people around the world adapt to rising temperatures?

A friend to the friendless. On 11 July, Toyama Prefectural police knocked on the door of an apartment in the city of ...

Causing “unpleasantness” could put you behind bars.

Sometimes you need to tell your bosses you need a break, but you need someone else to be the one to tell them.

Things did not turn out how this creep had planned.

New report shows a worrying trend, but is it the beginning of the end for Japan's popularity as a tourist destination?

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