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For a short period starting next month, anime cafe Anion Station will be celebrating the new season of Sailor Moon Crystal with another round of drinks and desserts, this time in honor of Sailor Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto!
These unique fall designs with an ancient Japanese flair were one of the highlights of the recent Milan RTW Fashion Show.
These dark, yet beautiful images of Tokyo at night by Liam Wong are as stunning as they are surreal.
Even Gudetama occasionally cleans up after himself, which is more than we can say about some of our roommates in the past.
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Could this be the iconic mermaid’s ultimate form? Either way, these Starbucks parody t-shirts are worth checking out!
In the past we’ve written about office etiquette and office parties in Japan, but how are Japanese office manners or your own different from those in other countries?
Next time you feel like taking a coffee break, why not head over to the NagaLatte Cafe in Harajuku, where you can try Snow Brand Milk’s newest beverage and experience what it’s like to work as a manga illustrator, animator, or other creative professional?
The wait is finally over for Sherlock fans who have been waiting over four years to get their hands on the Japanese manga adaptation of the popular British TV series.
For a single day in June, cosplay studio Haco Stadium will be welcoming dolls, instead of people, to partake in photo shoots at their Ikebukuro location.
You won’t want to miss your chance to pick up the most recent issue of ViVi for this cute Sailor Moon pouch and mirror set!
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, knows that despite being in business for 300 years, you haven’t really made it until you own Boardwalk, Mayfair, or in this case Kyoto’s Nishijin Textile Center.
If you were someone who could never decide between music or sports in school, this crazy oncerto might be right up your alley.
Whip up a homemade face pack with this Korean recipe that only requires two common ingredients you’ll find in many Asian kitchens: seaweed and milk.




















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Beautiful Studio Ghibli photo frames let you put yourself in the worlds of Totoro and Kiki【Pics】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
Drunk Japanese woman found sleeping in street by 86-year-old man who comes to her rescue
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
Drunk Japanese woman found sleeping in street by 86-year-old man who comes to her rescue
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Which is the real piece of sushi, and which is Japan’s insane 429-piece plastic model sushi kit?
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
New Japanese kimono-style hakama roomwear comes with men’s styles for summer