April, 2017
Has the clothing brand has done the unthinkable and permeated the lucrative animal kingdom market?
This glittering mask made of solid gold is now on display at the GINZA TANAKA jewelry shop in Ginza.
Loses sexy schoolgirl DVD, gains a piece of hand-drawn artwork.
High Court hands down ruling in three-year legal dispute stemming from different attitudes between hard-core idol singer fans.
The anime heroine’s magical powers aren’t the only things that evolve in Cardcaptor Sakura.
No heartwarming anime-style artwork here, as these masks make the wearer look like a very large, very real cat.
Travelers have been visiting Beppu for its natural baths for years, but now the onsen is coming to them instead.
Things that “can’t be helped” in Japan, but are maybe a little different elsewhere in the world.
Mr. Sato experiences a classic of Japanese hairstyling from the Showa Era to get in touch with… Eh, okay. He lost a bet.
People in Japan responded to the remark with a heartwarming hashtag that immediately went viral, showing support for the Tohoku region.
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Our male otaku tries Japan’s anime heroine mascara, learns what it’s like to be shojo manga star
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand- Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
English mistake makes Kyoto the enemy of the world
Japan’s biggest K-pop fans might just be senior citizens, survey shows
129-year-old photo of Nintendo headquarters shows company hasn’t always been run from a gray box
Chansey Pokémon Park in Japan helps a region heal from disaster
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Pokémon Christmas village event taking place nightly in Yokohama
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