You’ll definitely want to give these paw-shaped fish cakes a squish before you bite into them!
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Netizens fear Japan may have missed out on capitalizing on one of its hottest current exports.
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Time for Western nicknames like Brit and JT for Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to make way for Chinese monikers like “Queen of Starbucks” and “J Boss”.
Japanese gamers weigh in on what prime party member number makes or breaks their RPG experience.
These girls claim having a middle-aged man pay for their lifestyle is different from compensated dating, but is it really?
Eyewear brand Paris Miki teams up with Japan’s favorite Barbie-like doll, Licca, to offer a cool and sophisticated glasses line for women.
Japanese netizens point out what they see as a huge double standard when it comes to how women react to certain comments and come-ons made by hotties or geeks.
Fans have been waiting since the game’s 2014 announcement for a sneak peak at Nintendo’s new Zelda project, and we doubt they’ll be disappointed!
This doll is hiding more than just boobies under her shirt.
Not only were these heroines and villains granted super powers — they were also given a haute wardrobe!
Here are some creepy crawlies we wouldn’t mind coming across in our kitchen.
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While it doesn’t answer the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, this high school class experiment is a pretty amazing one nonetheless.
Is this a martial arts demonstration or dance off? You decide!
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Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]
Naruto Shippuden x Maeda Coffee collaboration cafe event is coming to Kyoto this week
Studio Ghibli diorama boxes are much more beautiful than your elementary school art project【Pics】
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Naruto Shippuden x Maeda Coffee collaboration cafe event is coming to Kyoto this week
Studio Ghibli diorama boxes are much more beautiful than your elementary school art project【Pics】
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Is Tokyo’s real-world Kamurocho as dangerous as the Yakuza games’ setting? Mr. Sato investigates
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?