CULTURE
Shibuya Goes Hardcore in Its Crackdown on Halloween Fun
Shibuya announced this year that it was banning Halloween celebrations - and they've made it clear that they mean business.
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CULTURE
NEWS
“Nozomi” Shinkansen Now Reserved Seats Only During Peak Holidays
Japan's fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.
FOOD
It’s Tsukimi Time! McDonald’s Japan, Others Reveal New Menus
It's Tsukimi season again in Japan - which means it's time for McDonald's and others to roll out their limited time Tsukimi…
CULTURE
Japanese User Celebrates Obon with Cucumber and Eggplant Pokemon
A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in…
FOOD
Hit Drink Calpis Celebrates its Birthday on Tanabata
July 7th isn't just tanabata in Japan - it's also Calpis Day. Learn why this vaguely yogurt-flavored drink has become so popular.
ENTERTAINMENT
“Zelda Holiday”: Why Some in Japan Extended Their Long Vacation
The release of the latest installment of Nintendo's Zelda series saw some in Japan take off work - and some companies don't…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Golden Week 2023 Brings Long Lines, Traffic Jams
Things appear to be "back to normal" for Japan's extended Golden Week holiday - and the result is jam-packed tourist traps.
CULTURE
Namahage: In Japan’s Akita, Demons Ring in the New Year
The namahage are wild, Krampus-like New Year's mountain gods of Akita Prefecture. But what's the story behind the horns and straw coats?