August, 2017 (Page 7)
Picking parameters and having a brand-new anime-style character made takes only a few seconds.
Japanese origami master shares folding steps to make something more challenging than a paper crane.
100 yen shops have it all, including what you need to make your own customizable bath bomb!
Elegant comparisons makes adding a sense of time to your skyscapes a snap.
Want to make katana for a living? Hope you don’t mind not getting paid a single yen for the next five years.
You’ve seen Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective as a dog, a girl, and even Benedict Cumberbatch’s turn as the character as its own manga. A character of near infallible logic is transforming again, this time into an android.
Quick and clever maneuver eliminates one of the few hassles about high-speed rail travel in Japan.
Japan’s shared baths also mean shared changing rooms, so do women also take in the view of bras and panties?
With temperatures skyrocketing, cosplayers tapped into their creativity to inject a splash of cool.


















Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Tokyo train stations get new Olympic melodies and signage for the Games
“Eyelid Trainer” Creates a Double-Eyelid in Minutes a Day, Mr. Sato Tries it Out
McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
White Curry Udon: A new take on noodles discovered at a Japanese airport
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
Using the power of cosplay and friendship to stay warm this winter
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Japanese movie theater chain’s popcorn earns highest Grand Prix quality certification
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
White Curry Udon: A new take on noodles discovered at a Japanese airport
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
Using the power of cosplay and friendship to stay warm this winter
We push our luck and buy a lucky bag from a Japanese vending machine
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
Ramen shop manager arrested for punching self in the face and pretending he was robbed
Daily Yamazaki is your one-stop lunch senbero stop! 【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Just when you thought anime marketing couldn’t be any more bust-focused: character breast weights
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
USJ’s 2025 Halloween event will spook you by day and night with zombies galore and more