Prime minister declares goal of a Japanese astronaut becoming the first non-American to walk on the lunar surface.
December, 2021 (Page 2)
Hazukashikunaibukuro hope to make the train ride home from Japan’s biggest otaku art gathering a little less awkward.
149 tracks from the games, including background music and sound effects, can now become the epic background playlist for your daily life.
Video backs up claim that this is the fastest PC ever made (by one metric), and also possibly the craziest.
Sexy voice actors, the end of Evangelion, and a message from Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.
Data for 2021 investigation was provided on format most people stopped using more than a decade ago.
Putting our faith in the gacha gods at a new store dedicated to weird vending machines in Tokyo.
All the joy of tossing balls unencumbered by chunky gloves, while keeping the rest of your digits toasty warm.
Staff thoughtfully provides everything you need to never leave the warm Showa-style kotatsu paradise.
They might look kind of funny at first glance, but now we’re laughing all the way to the kitchen.
Cats seem pretty happy with the new sleeping arrangements, after making some changes to the owner’s plan.




















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Tokyo has a cafe lounge that’s for negative people only
The not-so-fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms: An alternate perspective
Former employee shows us why a Starbucks “Tall Latte” is a sucker bet
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Tokyo has a cafe lounge that’s for negative people only
The not-so-fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms: An alternate perspective
Former employee shows us why a Starbucks “Tall Latte” is a sucker bet
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Giant life-size Alolan Exeggutor Pokémon appears at Pokémon World Championships in Japan【Photos】
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Tokyo restaurant’s all-you-can-eat gyoza and all-you-can-drink beer starts at just 20 bucks