Mount Hakodate rises 334 meters above Hakodate city in southern Hokkaido, offering one of the three best night views in Japan.

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What to know about the new rules, fines and regulations for Shibuya Halloween 2026 — including new policies on taking photos.

This deeply spiritual celebration takes place at one of Tokyo’s most historic Buddhist temples, which dates back to the 13th ...

Netflix's latest retro addition invites viewers into a special corner of Japan's yankii genre, where the rough-and-tumble world of huge pompadours, ...

GTO returns with a new 2026 live-action series, with Takashi Sorimachi reprising his titular 1998 role. How does it hold up?

Rui Takahashi came out as gay on September 29, becoming one of the few openly gay men in Japanese professional sports. His announcement highlights the gap between growing LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts and ...

Discover Kamakura’s famous movie locations, from the studio behind Tokyo Story to the iconic Slam Dunk railway crossing and ...

Here is what's happening across Tokyo for the month of September. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!

Including the return of T3 Photo Festival, a breathtaking Turner retrospective and Marie Antoinette’s treasures from the V&A ...

The museum is organized into 5 themed “stations”: the Rolling Stock Station, History Station, Job Station, Science Station ...

Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid growing concerns over animal welfare and disease.