Personal Training Pains

Personal training causes 40% of Japan's gym injuries.

Final Fantasy Feast

KFC teams up with Final Fantasy for themed treats.

Ramen Love

Akihabara's ramen spot woos tourists with free refills.

Lonely Abroad

45% of Japanese expats feel isolated and alone.

Tsunami Museum Milestone

Iwate Museum reaches 1 million visitors, honoring the 2011 disaster.

Shogun’s Sweet Samurai Treat

Savor Japan’s luxurious Shogun Coffee Soft Serve.

Samurai Sweets Collaboration

150-year-old Kyoto matcha meets samurai-style dessert creations.

Volleyball's New Queens

Female superfans energize Japanese volleyball like never before.

Literary Legend

Exploring the complex prose of Yukio Mishima.

Wig and Watch

Japan’s video rental shops add a twist with wig rentals.

Sensory Vending Revolution

Shinjuku’s futuristic vending machines blend scent and projection.

Serenity Shield

Kyoto’s Gion District tourist ban protects geisha culture.