When you’re trying to cut back on screen time but still need some Nintendo fun in your life.
June, 2016 (Page 3)
This Chinese lipstick is so beautiful in its design that you won’t want to use it on yourself.
The bird caught sight of its glorious self in the mirror and now there’s no chance of anyone else using the restroom.
If you really want to know if someone’s going to chase you for love, ask if you can take a quick peek at their fingers.
The young boy is melting hearts for navigating his way back to the car while carrying his meal out of the store and into the street on a tray.
As 18 and 19 year olds are now allowed to vote in Japan for the first time this year, a surprising campaign is being advertised to encourage them to take to the polls.
Bears have been getting bad press for both their real-life and anime actions this month, which has some bristling at the idea of a Kuma Miko-themed promotion in Akita.
The Japanese government has passed a bill relaxing its decades old prohibition on dancing, but the new law may not be much better than the old one.
We’re guessing that this is the only place where you can find a yukata featuring a Loch Ness Monster design!
Our Japanese-language writer gets a visual kei makeover as part of her quest to join the all-female follow-up to X Japan.
Parents often worry that too many video games will rot their kids’ brains, but maybe they should be worrying about their children’s feet instead.
The digital image created captures kitty in a moment of quiet determination, with a face of uncertain triumph.
From whacky, head-scratching sights to mysterious places of exotic beauty, this video clip reveals Japan through the eyes of travelling foreigners.
Tokyo finally has an actual store filled with beauty and fashion goods aimed at anime-loving adults!
A new 63-page encyclopedic picture book provides a great reference to the whimsical rides of Studio Ghibli films.
For most women, when it comes to things to do in a one-piece mini-skirt, lying on the hood of a police car probably isn’t very high on their list…
A boat-inspired vehicle and a three-wheeler with built-in protection from the elements have been created in conjunction with a respected Japanese architect.



















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan has the perfect balance of class and convenience for your Tokyo stay
Black Mont Blanc: The most loved ice cream in Japan you can only buy in Kyushu
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Hinamatsuri Pikachu kimono couple plushie on the way to celebrate Japan’s Doll Festival【Photos】
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan has the perfect balance of class and convenience for your Tokyo stay
Black Mont Blanc: The most loved ice cream in Japan you can only buy in Kyushu
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Hinamatsuri Pikachu kimono couple plushie on the way to celebrate Japan’s Doll Festival【Photos】
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
How to make a Japanese Air Cheesecake with just three ingredients
Family Mart service brings local Hokkaido goods to your local convenience store this month
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
Japanese household cleaner maker releases survival horror scrubbing game on Steam
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo