September, 2018 (Page 10)
Slim Shady’s inspiration remains murky, and could be J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru or someone else entirely.
From wannabe gangster to would-be 2-D heartthrob in just seconds.
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23-year-old Japanese minor celebrity figuratively smashes her competition to become number one in the world.
Cheap joke item could lead to gruesome disfigurement thanks to terrifying packaging snafu.
The talk show host immerses himself in a world of kawaii with some of Harajuku’s most colourful fashionistas.
Even amphibians love Japan’s unmanned drink dispensers, but what do you do if you want your change?
If Nintendo won’t make a sequel, you can make one yourself, and turn your home into a haunted house, for just a few bucks.
It may not exist in the real world, but Minecraft players can now experience what’s it like to live in a bustling city in Japan.
You’re going to pay taxes anyway, so why not channel some of it into Saitama Prefecture and see a free stunt show?
Suspect’s pet must have been a finicky feline to need to eat exotic prey like parakeets and hamsters.
After carrying passengers to Hokkaido, the Hokutosei is now taking guests to slumberland with a great location and special beer.
When a student’s love of anime pops up during school time, some teachers would be mad, but this one decided to be awesome instead.
Chamber of Raven would be a cool video game stage, but instead it’s an amazing real-world restaurant.

















Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Mister Donut wows matcha lovers in Japan with new Dora Matcha doughnuts
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
10 awesome Tokyo cherry blossom festivals and experiences for this year’s sakura season
It’s a race against time with Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated hourglass
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
10 awesome Tokyo cherry blossom festivals and experiences for this year’s sakura season
It’s a race against time with Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated hourglass
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Tiny travel guides are our latest Japanese gacha capsule toy obsession
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s ice cream popularity poll leaves out fan favourite — but why?!