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HOSHINOYA Nara Prison turns a century-old prison into a luxury hotel

This new WaRobe yukata comes in two pieces

Japan reinvented Mont Blanc — now AKINOEN has turned it into soft serve

Grogu stew, glowing drinks, and a very dramatic summer at STAR WARS CAFE : Galactic Diner

This Pokémon footbath in Wakura Onsen might be Japan’s cutest recovery project

Benzaiten launches rare Aichi fig daifuku that looks unreal when sliced open

Tokyo’s “Ugokidasu YOKAI-ten” transforms classic yokai art into a digital fever dream

A summer festival without the crowds lands in Amagasaki

Hakone Suishoen, first built in 1925 (Taisho 14), reopens around a 300-year-old maple

A mail-order-only matcha cake built on a custom blend

Someone in Japan decided sushi and strawberries belong together

Kyoto Gets Its First Oh!huggy!!—Flower Ohagi, Zero Chill