Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
April, 2017 (Page 2)
The new release is a great example of how big companies can support local businesses in the wake of a disaster.
After staring at his phone and almost crashing into a blind pedestrian in Tokyo, our reporter decided to walk a mile in his shoes.
If you want it, you’ll have to move quick, before Nintendo banishes it to the Twilight Realm.
Green tea has a permanent spot in the Japanese ice cream lineup, but Häagen-Dazs shows us there’s room for roasted hojicha too!
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the cherry blossoms? Then it’s time to enjoy some sakura curry.
This Mother’s Day, give Mom some panties, Japanese lingerie maker suggests
When you were a kid, your mom bought your underwear for you, but are you comfortable returning the favor?
The candymakers are now trying to track down David Beckham’s son after a puzzling turn of events.
Hello Kitty’s frog buddy sits with lonely diners, entices with adorable, delicious food and drinks.
Mr. Sato was feeling in a rut with his progression as a pole dancer, so he decided to take action and improve his core strength.
KFC Japan’s newest sweet offering is a beautiful green drink that looks to be eye-popping as well as thirst-quenching!
The long-awaited release of the Muji Hut has finally arrived, and the first lots for sale come complete with a garden.




















Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Beep beep! Mr. Sato Car coming through! 【Pics】
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
Japanese farming simulator rewards players with actual crops delivered to their door
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Deer killed by man with axe in Nara
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】
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
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Beep beep! Mr. Sato Car coming through! 【Pics】
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
Japanese farming simulator rewards players with actual crops delivered to their door
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Deer killed by man with axe in Nara
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
12 tabi split-toe sneakers to add a ninja flair to your casual everyday wear
Japan’s Pokémon manhole covers travel to you in new line of mugs, replicas, and other merch【Pics】