August, 2018 (Page 3)
AKB48 couldn’t give her spot to another idol, so they found a way to put her in the video even if she wasn’t physically present.
Admission is free – just ask the friendly Google ghost you didn’t know was hiding inside your smartphone.
Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.
Manufacturer calls it “a little special,” but others would probably go with “really weird” or “oddly kinky.”
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Adopts new inoculation policy, offers to pay for medical expenses for customers’ own cats.
Behaviour Interactive‘s creepy trailer has Japanese fans screaming. Which stringy haired horror do YOU think is behind that screen door?
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Intended penalty for bad manners backfires, prompts pub to make drastic change to its beer pricing policy.
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
Many thought Netflix had closed the book for good on its Americanized adaptation of the anime/manga phenomenon, but it looks like they were wrong.
In-house reporter Go Hattori bravely takes the plunge to see if this cheap product will fluff his curls up or leave them a floppy, flat mess.


















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Shabani the gorilla is so handsome he’ll be appearing on sweets in Japan this Valentine’s Day
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Shabani the gorilla is so handsome he’ll be appearing on sweets in Japan this Valentine’s Day
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
Mist descends upon Japan’s “Killing Stone” after ceremony to appease nine-tailed fox spirit
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Best breakfast in Akihabara? Might be the breakfast buffet at this “family restaurant”
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】