March, 2022 (Page 4)
Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.
Can our laid-back gamer reporter with no Souls experience learn to love the uncompromisingly difficulty hit?
We thought there was only the ghost of a chance that Gengar would end up on a ring, but we’re happy to be proven wrong.
A multi-day taste test our infected reporter would rather not have had to do, but his taste buds thank him.
Standard Products promises items that are “slightly better” than 100 yen store Daiso, but does that apply to all goods in store?




















Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Beautiful new Levistone from Ghibli’s Laputa anime going on sale soon, so order yours ASAP【Video】
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Just how clean are Japan’s high-tech public restroom bidet-equipped toilets?
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
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
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Just how clean are Japan’s high-tech public restroom bidet-equipped toilets?
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Japan’s premier love doll maker is closing, says goodbye to fans with heartfelt message
Diablo IV Lilith burger turns Burger King into Burger Queen in Japan for a limited time
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
300 year old Japanese confectioner gets ’serious, for real’ with a vegan, gluten free dorayaki
Japanese kimono parka combines traditional fashion with modern streetwear
Pokémon Centers around Japan celebrate the opening of Kyoto branch with commemorative goods