Tokyo Metro began a trial at Kita-Senju Station to use technology to distribute passenger loads more evenly across train cars.

In this week’s news roundup, we report on Lawson’s new ¥297 bentos and what they say about changing consumer habits in Japan.

Spread across nearly 40 hectares in the heart of Fukuoka city, Ohori Park is one of Kyushu’s most cherished green spaces. Its name says it all — ohori means “large moat” in Japanese, and the park’s ...

As fewer people support Japan’s shrines and temples, how are these religious institutions adapting to survive?

In this week's news, NHK sues a Shiga hotel over unpaid fees, while Mercari removes Chiikawa prize listings after a Kura ...

Yona-ki cafes, or “nighttime crying cafes,” give parents a place to bring their babies, take a break and talk with others.

Attending a wedding in Japan is a memorable experience, but for international guests, it can also feel like navigating a ...

Mount Fuji’s 2026 climbing season is over, and entering its closed official trails can carry penalties of up to six months in prison or a ¥300,000 fine. The closure follows a deadly final week in ...

Tokyu is opening "Shibuya Snack Yokocho," four trailer-house snack bars near Hikarie — while real postwar drinking alleys fight to survive redevelopment.

What if the key to winning ¥2.22 million was simply falling asleep? That is the premise behind “Mattrace by Koala." ...

On Tuesday, the players of Italian water-polo powerhouse Pro Recco walked across the Shibuya crossing barefoot in their swimsuits and caps.

This anniversary event marks 35 years of Sanrio Puroland. To celebrate, the theme park will offer a variety of special ...