There’s no need to pay to use payphones to let your family know you’re OK or tell response teams that you need help.
September, 2018 (Page 9)
These clips show a worker’s valiant attempts to stay upright in strong winds is no match for the force of Mother Nature.
”Don’t watch this if you don’t want to have your dreams shattered,” warns one fan, but others have a very different response.
Japan’s northern island suffers extensive damage to infrastructure after massive earthquake this morning.
“A little” shanking is requested, but that’s not the only weird thing about the baffling bits of Japanese flavor text.
The video is an homage to the beautiful old Japanese city and a reflection of their love for Japanese culture and aesthetics.
We learn what to do when a shark attacks, and that the Japanese Self-Defense Forces enjoy giving each other piggy-backs. Read More
”It’s like Godzilla is attacking.”
Veteran employee was involved in measuring radiation levels immediately after 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Typhoon makes Kansai International’s runway indistinguishable from the ocean around the island, turns 5.7 million-pound boat into instrument of havoc.
The mayor of Hokuei is ready to meet Conan’s demands, but he has a few surprises up his sleeve for the talk show host as well.
Schlansky imparted his Japanese knowledge on the talk show host, but ended up committing some faux pas of his own.
This natto mixer will let you mix to the max! It even has a special setting to recreate the recipes of a revered Japanese Rennaisance man.
Make delicious yakisoba rolls you can stuff into your maw, without the use of chopsticks or cutlery!
College student sets national karaoke quality record by tricking the machine with the sounds of his horn.
SoraNews24 sends our thrifty reporter to test a set of sponge curlers, so he looks like an old-timey housewife. And that’s before he takes them out.


















Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Otter mascot character Shinjo-kun kicks butt at Street Fighter tournament in full costume【Video】
How to enjoy wasabi painlessly, or at least as painlessly as possible
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Big Hero 6 Baymax Cafe opening in Tokyo with adorable food that’s good for you too【Photos】
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
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
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Otter mascot character Shinjo-kun kicks butt at Street Fighter tournament in full costume【Video】
How to enjoy wasabi painlessly, or at least as painlessly as possible
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Big Hero 6 Baymax Cafe opening in Tokyo with adorable food that’s good for you too【Photos】
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura drinkware and menu items at the Tokyo Roastery
We go looking for a monkey mommy like Punch with Amazon Japan’s ultra low-rated orangutang plushy
Super Mario teams up with JR Kyushu for the perfect power-up steamed bun snack