Global
Nintendo gives us a peek at the moment Mario arrives in the Mushroom Kingdom for the very first time.
Almost two years after the system launched, this is not the price revision we were hoping for.
Shonen Jump wants fans all over the world to share the excitement of their favorites series at the same time.
Travelers from U.S., China, and other Group Blue countries will not have to show proof of vaccination or undergo PCR testing.
Famed anime house has followers from dozens of countries, wants to connect with all of them.
Finale for anime that became a global phenomenon is ready for its worldwide streaming debut.
Creator Hideaki Anno thanks “every Eva fan in the world,” asks them to watch it on a big TV.
MOST POPULAR
Now
The top ocean-themed anime otaku most want to cool off with this summer ranked
We try Matsuya’s beef stroganoff, only available at select spots, and learn a bit about Matsuya
Sushi birthday cake turns out to be the best present our reporter could’ve ever asked for
UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service
Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art
Slowpoke Sofa wants to help you live the slow life of your Pokémon dreams【Photos】
Cup Noodles Fried Rice: Super-easy recipe will make you a potluck or campsite hero【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
“Let them eat furikake!” says Mayor Hashimoto as Osaka school lunch saga rumbles on
Japanese World Cup team’s manners awesome as usual, locker room pics after unexpected win show
Weekly
Junior high in Yamaguchi in turmoil after student’s tablet records teachers’ room conversation- Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art
Starbucks Japan unveils second new Christmas Frappuccino for the 2022 holiday season- Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
Bleach Coca-Cola is on sale in Japan and won’t kill you, but how does it taste?【Taste test】
More than one in three Japanese working women in survey would rather be housewives
Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】
Bottled hot water selling like bottled hot cakes in Japan
Is ramen without the “men” a Tokyo dining paradox worth experiencing?【Taste test】- Cup Noodles Fried Rice: Super-easy recipe will make you a potluck or campsite hero【SoraKitchen】
Monthly
Studio Ghibli offering reprints of posters from all its anime films made from original plates
Tom and Jerry have been given an ultra kawaii redesign in Japan for a new animated series- Junior high in Yamaguchi in turmoil after student’s tablet records teachers’ room conversation
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming
Why hayashi rice should be your last meal before leaving Japan
Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true
Candy from Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies disappearing as manufacturer goes out of business
6 delicious, lesser-known food souvenirs you should buy on your next visit to Japan
Dragon Ball Z Friezapod cushion chair on sale from Bandai Namco
Yearly
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Slowpoke Sofa wants to help you live the slow life of your Pokémon dreams【Photos】
Cup Noodles Fried Rice: Super-easy recipe will make you a potluck or campsite hero【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
“Let them eat furikake!” says Mayor Hashimoto as Osaka school lunch saga rumbles on
Japanese World Cup team’s manners awesome as usual, locker room pics after unexpected win show
Did South Korean cutie DJ Soda get plastic surgery after high school? Some fans think so
Huge lock on Japanese public toilet door is true display of kind customer service
Sailor Moon celebrates 30 years with beautiful purse, accessory lines from Samantha Group【Pics】
Man who stabbed Japanese idol over 20 times convicted of crime, sentenced to prison
The Ghibli theme park’s food looks good enough to be a reason to visit all by itself【Photos】
Miss & Mr. Aoyama Contest boasts stunning contestants, maybe the next generation of TV stars?
Landmark Akihabara arcade Adores is the latest Tokyo game center to go out of business
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
McDonald’s Japan’s Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro is coming to warm us up this winter
-
