Series stars comment on being the newest members of Netflix’s growing roster of stop-motion characters from Japan.
January, 2025 (Page 6)
Belgian chocolatier meets two of the Kyoto video game developers most popular series for sweet collaboration.
Latest statistics from industry group show overseas revenue surpassing domestic for only the second time in history.
Japan has tens of thousands of shrines and even more omamori amulets, but is it OK to stock up on multiple blessings?
Journey into the history of a 1,000-year-old tradition to uncover why this dangerous delicacy continues to have its place on the dinner table.
Intentional or not, there’s one anime icon we’ll always think of when we see this intimate apparel.
Official pop-up shop opens as part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebration, and its fukubukuro is a tremendous value.
Will the food conquer our reporters, leaving them smiling as they head home, or is it a disaster-in-the-making?




















Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Ghibli Park now has English international ticket reservation site
Japan’s super colorful Super Sentai Burger is here, but can this crazy thing actually taste good?
Tokyo train stations get new Olympic melodies and signage for the Games
A delicious bowl of Osaka soba stuffed with tempura shrimp that’s also an edible pun
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Ghibli Park now has English international ticket reservation site
Japan’s super colorful Super Sentai Burger is here, but can this crazy thing actually taste good?
Tokyo train stations get new Olympic melodies and signage for the Games
A delicious bowl of Osaka soba stuffed with tempura shrimp that’s also an edible pun
Tokyo’s new Square Enix Cafe is open, and we just stuffed our faces at the video game eatery
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Lifehack for Curry Fiends: Get More for Your Yen at CoCo Ichibanya
Watch as Nagoya’s famous handmade candy studio makes Mr. Sato face candies 【Video】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Death Vote 【Episode #6】
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
Why do kids in Japan use those large leathery “randoseru” school bags?