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The kitchen is the heart of the house, but don’t worry. This one only looks like it’s covered in blood.
With Nintendo’s Classic Mini system filling fans with nostalgic euphoria, Sega couldn’t help cutting in on the action a few weeks later with their own mini system based on the Mega Drive (a.k.a. Genesis), preloaded with games but also allowing other cartridges to be plugged in.
Super Mario Bros. 3, Mega Man 2, Metroid, and Final Fantasy all included in save state-equipped device.
Our reporter Yuichiro Wasai visited a love hotel in Paris, France to see how they differed from Japanese ones, and left emotionally scarred.
Join us as we sit down for a yummy interview with renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel, whose Tokyo bakery just celebrated its first anniversary!
Swiss super otaku Melonpan might just be the most bonkers Resident Evil fan on the internet…
Two months into his job, the feline Palmerston is already looking to expand his outreach to a global scale.
The Red Turtle may have no dialogue, but if that hasn’t stopped viewers from saying wonderful things about it.
It’s the closest thing yet to stepping inside the animated world of Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away.
Artist digitally manipulates videos of kung fu masters practicing their craft to create sequences of mesmerizing motion.


















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Defrost a steak in 5 minutes without using heat or the microwave? What is this sorcery!?【Video】
Classic 16-bit Nintendo controllers get modern makeover for use with Switch, current-gen consoles
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Narita Airport shuttle buses – Cheaper than the train, but which bus is best?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Defrost a steak in 5 minutes without using heat or the microwave? What is this sorcery!?【Video】
Classic 16-bit Nintendo controllers get modern makeover for use with Switch, current-gen consoles
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Narita Airport shuttle buses – Cheaper than the train, but which bus is best?
Your cat or dog can be King of the Pirates with One Piece anime cosplay outfits for pets【Photos】
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Self-freezing bottled Coca-Cola now available at convenience store vending machines in Japan
Japanese Twitter users shocked to learn how much The Simpsons voice actors get paid