September, 2021
To celebrate Yashiro’s 50th anniversary as an entertainer, it was parked outside of Shibuya Parco for a limited time.
A serious culinary deep dive for those who need their instant ramen to taste like Japanese instant ramen.
Made with Japan’s most expensive beans, this dish could sway even the biggest natto naysayers.
A lot of people died in Takao Saito’s assassin-for-hire series, but the author himself made preparations for after his passing.
If you love both pretty and spooky things, then you’ll undoubtedly find something you’ll love in here!
”See what happens when America gets serious!” says doughnut chain of its collaboration with TGI Friday’s Japan.
Find out whose voices melt listeners’ hearts just a little bit every time they open their mouths.
Inventors of the original sweatshirt put an original spin on some beloved anime characters.




















Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Traditional Japanese cultural trivia of the day: Bonseki rocks! (literally)
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Traditional Japanese cultural trivia of the day: Bonseki rocks! (literally)
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Japanese restaurant combines solo shabu shabu dining with the fun of a sushi train
Hamburg and Hamburg Shibuya: A Japanese restaurant you need to put on your Tokyo itinerary