April, 2018 (Page 6)
Last week, Japan was buffetted by dust-flinging devils winds leading to many a cancelled event, toppled bicycle, and… a flying hairpiece…
When you stop and think about it, putting pictures of cockroaches on a product for people who hate them is kind of a weird strategy.
The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
Japanese men and women seem to sleep as much as one hour less than people from other countries.
Japanese fans sound off on things that used to be a normal part of the otaku life, but aren’t anymore.
Eight years in development, the new resealable pouch packaging is said to be a world-first for frozen beverages.
Stance that the sanctity of the sumo ring is tarnished by female presence extends all the way down to elementary school-age kids.
Samurai-style swordsmithing techniques can be used to create a professional knife from just about anything.
Twitter user makes mind-blowing discovery playing around with puzzle pieces of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
Once again, our pseudo-interviewer Seiji harnesses the rising force of a guitar god to confront the premier party-rocker.
Itasha brings the pain to plushie from rival of owner’s favorite anime series.

















7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
Kubipan neck pants, the hot new Tokyo style that we just made up and hurts our butt cracks【Pics】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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】
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
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
Kubipan neck pants, the hot new Tokyo style that we just made up and hurts our butt cracks【Pics】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s famous giant Golden Poo disappears from view, but is it gone for good?
We Sample Traditional Portuguese Cuisine… at McDonald’s
AR sport Hado added to Shizuoka high school curriculum
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Real-world Koraidon and Miraidon Pokémon are ready for their close-ups【Photos】
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
The Birth Japan lucky bag can transform anyone into a Japanese bad guy instantly