December, 2024 (Page 2)

Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】

We head to a powered-up Marunouchi to soak in the Nintendo-themed Christmas cheer.

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Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama

Santa Claus came to town and police are called in to find or if he’s naughty of nice.

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Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】

We head to the popular revolving sushi chain, and something very attention-grabbing heads to our table.

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Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers

Sailor Moon creator draws band-new illustration of the manga heroine and best-selling vocalist.

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Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku

A chance encounter leads to a deeper love for Japanese trains.

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Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots

Couples are capturing memories with traditional Japanese flair.

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Makers of Dassai to brew sake in space and sell 100 milliliters for 100 million yen

To boldly brew where no one has brewed before…

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Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line

More people spend the night in Otsuki than want to spend the night there.

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Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】

Terrycloth Totoro works of art.

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Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines

Many are assuming this is a backlash against trendy kirakira names, but is that really the case?

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This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past

Beloved by one of history’s greatest manga creators, this Shinjuku landmark has its own sense of history too.

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Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?

We get an expert opinion on the worth of the anime and voclaoid figures in the Kawaii Lucky Bag.

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Cup Noodle sells new squid fork with its instant ramen

Nissin outdoes itself by making this crazy idea a reality.

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Pokémon Smart Bath Mats are amazingly cute, but there’s more to them than meets the eye【Photos】

While you’re seeing how your footprints measure up to Pikachu’s and Snorlax’s, these mats are measuring something else.

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How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!

Beware, though — you really can have too much of a good thing.

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Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】

Get in the damn Golden Arches, Shinji!

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Moving, burping No Face coin bank figure is back to receive your Ghibli fan generosity【Photos】

No Face is always hungry, and he’s craving your coins.

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The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers

All you need to know about the most popular Christmas Market near Tokyo.

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Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet

Reward yourself for a year of hard work…with drinkable flowers.

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Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku

Shinjuku once again has a Shakey’s, and it’s got an amazing all-you-can-drink deal too!

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