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Having never left Japan before, he was worried his English wasn’t good enough, but a coworker knew just what to say.
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams won’t be heading to Japan this summer, and one other nation is already following suit.
“They contain depictions of wide-eyed children, usually in school uniforms, engaged in explicit sexual activities and poses, and often being sexually abused.”
Obaachan knows best, especially when it comes to popular Japanese snacks that have stood the test of time.
Lotte, makers of the popular Koalas’s March snack, have been helping out koalas for over two decades now.
Japanese fans visit the rugby player’s cafe in team jerseys for “the best breakfast in Tokyo“.
The Japanese soccer star shows how a tiny error in grammar and pronunciation can become an embarrassing moment for English learners.
People in Japan slam the reporter’s request and rush to the tennis pro’s defence.
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A “really ordinary person from Australia” attempts to become famous in Japan and is making a film about it.
Planet-hopping platformer’s infinite levels likely to disappear from the Internet very soon.
These Pocket Monsters look good enough to literally eat.
With data for making the 3-D case available online, now everyone can get a little help with making the perfect throw.
The pitifully weak Pokémon has been showing up in some embarrassing places, including one that shows a preference for a rival company’s video games.

















Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
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
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
May all your fairy tale dreams come true, with these real wearable glass slippers!
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Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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
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
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】
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
May all your fairy tale dreams come true, with these real wearable glass slippers!
Can you make instant udon noodles with room-temperature water? We find out
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Real-life Japanese adult film actresses listed as Imperial Army agents in Chinese period drama
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Japan’s very own Braziltown offers great food and shopping for a great price
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
Obama dreams of tempura: The Tokyo restaurant where even the US President can’t get a table
Buddhist priest at Japanese temple lodging goes viral for rude responses to tourist’s bad reviews
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations