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See the sights and hear the sounds of Tokyo with this amazing recreation of the city using only Muji brand household products.
Just before her 100th birthday, one woman in Hyogo Prefecture sadly decides to blow out the candles for good.
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These figures will literally bend over backwards to be your new life model.
Here are five of the best, high quality cosmetics that line the shelves at Japanese convenience stores, according to one of our Japanese reporters.
Does this character fan art from The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls invoke fairy godmother magic, or is there more to this trick than meets the eye?
Made in Gifu Prefecture, these elegant designs reflect not only modern pop culture, but an umbrella-making tradition that stretches all the way back to the Edo Period.
It’s not uncommon for graduates in some countries to throw their caps up in the air in celebration, but in Japan some graduates are throwing their old uniforms up for auction instead.
Amid tension between countries in East Asia, techno dance group World Order travels to China to promote their message of peace in their latest music video.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, the Cardcaptor Sakura franchise is getting a new manga, including a bunch of other tie-in goodies and events this year you don’t want to miss!
A couple of years ago it was all about twin outfit fashion, but now the country’s gone gaga for real twins, most notably MakoMina and their cute dance moves.
Check out these drowsy drivers catching 40 winks during a typical day in Japan’s busiest city.
It’s little wonder net users in Japan are so taken with these happy pups—they just love their owner so much!
Most people get restless on flights over three or four hours long, but one Oregonian man has been living on an airliner for 15 years, and says he now has eyes on Miyazaki, Japan for his next destination.
The Super Mario Bros. are back to jump, flip and spin their way through another real-life level.
Fulfill your craving for gyoza dumplings anytime, anywhere with this popular device from Japanese 100 yen store chain Daiso.

















How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Pizza Hut’s new coriander pizza contains more cilantro than ever before!
Japanese convenience store chain begins testing remote controlled robot staff in Tokyo
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Korean high schools allow “anything goes” yearbook photos, with hilarious results
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?