Entertainment (Page 8)
We sent six of our most dashing writers to a photo studio for some glamour shots at an appearance in the new Yakuza 6 video game.
Sure, you know how to swap meishi with one new acquaintance, but what about twenty new acquaintances?
When we forced one of our male reporters into a pair of stockings to celebrate National Stockings Day, we had no idea how much he’d enjoy it…
“It was my first time visiting Japan, a place I had always wanted to see … I soon realised how lively and energetic this city really is.”
The head of a security and crime prevention dealer has been getting renewed attention on YouTube with videos of him trying out the merchandise on himself.
Hot on the heels of a bed made of cardboard for use in disasters, one company has upped the ante with a whole line of cardboard emergency goods including a range of toilets to suit your needs.
Short on cookware or want to minimize clean-up time after dinner? Skip the recycling center and use your old bottles to whip up something good!
Just be sure you’re wearing proper 19th-century attire – you don’t want to get any funny looks.
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New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Camera crew visits the abandoned town that inspired Japanese survival horror game “Siren”【Video】
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
60-year-old Buddhist priest arrested for panty theft, would’ve got away if not for his high heels
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
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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
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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- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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- New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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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
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
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Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Camera crew visits the abandoned town that inspired Japanese survival horror game “Siren”【Video】
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
60-year-old Buddhist priest arrested for panty theft, would’ve got away if not for his high heels
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
People in Tokyo found over 4 billion yen in lost cash last year and turned it in to the police
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs
20 things to buy at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store
New Studio Ghibli exhibition brings anime movie magic to cities around Japan
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