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Wolverine actor owes much of his fame to his handsome face and bulging muscles, but it’s his heart and his voice that are captivating fans.
Tennis star makes first comment regarding Cup Noodle ad that’s drawn accusations of whitewashing.
Half-Haitian, half-Japanese tennis star’s real-world complexion is far darker than how she appears as Prince of Tennis character.
What’s obvious for some is far less so for others, and can lead to frustration when the listener doesn’t get the speaker’s message.
Direct descendant of Date Masamune becomes first Japanese entrant to win talent portion with her beautiful opera vocals.
It’s not fire, and it’s not food, but every Japanese person immediately understands the symbol that has the rest of the world scratching their heads.
No other travel document opens as many doors around the world as Japan’s passport just edges the number-tow nation.
23-year-old Japanese minor celebrity figuratively smashes her competition to become number one in the world.
”This is Japan, you know?” he asks, but others want to show him the ways of the modern world.
Two Japanese cities made this year’s list of the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities in the World.
Japanese people dish on things foreigners told them that they’d never realized before about their home country.
Movement started by Japanese soccer fans spreads beyond Japanese team’s opponents and group, could be changing the face of sports fandom.
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Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Weekly
- Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
- Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”- Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
- Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Monthly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country- Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad- Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Yearly
- Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo- Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】- Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos]
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
3-second salt company jingle becomes #1 karaoke song in Japan across all genres
Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine’s Sanrio freebies
Piko Taro is back to rock your world with bizarre new Super Cup ice cream video
Giant Mewtwo statue disappears from real-life Pokémon Center in Japan, may be headed to America
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