Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the manga, this themed café is sure to solve any case of the blues.
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Whether you’re into origami, scrapbooking or decorating, these Japanese papers will bring the magic of Studio Ghibli to all your favourite projects.
The Evangelion Shinkansen opened its doors in November. Modeled after Unit-01, the inside has a cockpit simulator, dioramas, and enough beer to get Misato drunk.
Looking forward to Death Note 2016? Then you’ll be excited to hear that an original cast member from the previous films is returning as a familiar character!
Everyone’s favorite pocket monsters just turned 20, and the online world is celebrating with some fantastic artwork!
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.
A lot has happened in the past 20 years of Poké-history, and now we have it conveniently summarized for us in nine info-packed minutes.
At some point, maybe you just have to ask “What’s the point of showing this on TV?”
Forget politics and religion, the truly dangerous topic is dissing your friend’s favorite anime!












Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Village Vanguard’s Blue Lucky Bag may have the most impressive piece of junk ever created
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Japanese company trips – Workers “absolutely hate” them, so why do they still happen?
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Pikachu-ear engagement rings and Pokémon wedding rings for him and her can now be yours【Photos】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Japanese company trips – Workers “absolutely hate” them, so why do they still happen?
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Pikachu-ear engagement rings and Pokémon wedding rings for him and her can now be yours【Photos】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Kanna Hashimoto wins Guinness World Record for getting tissues really fast
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens
Indian man in Japan arrested on charges of using curry spices as weapon in robbery attempt
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport