Global (Page 6)
We talked with the motorsports models, one of whom says Japan’s situation is unique compared to the rest of the world.
Satomi Ishihara included in group of eight Japanese idols, actors, and entertainers chosen as among the most attractive in the world.
Let me get this out of my system now: Omelet’n you in on an eggceptional eggstravaganza of eggstreme eggercizes in an eggcitement that’ll leave you shell-shocked!
Two-dimensional fighting game Fight of Gods offends me deeply, but I wonder how religious people feel about it.
Former members of AKB48 and Rev. from DVL saluted.
Two other Japanese cities join the capital in top 25 of international quality of life ranking.
Just in time for summer, Dominique Ansel Bakery Japan is serving up their new What-a-Melon soft serve ice cream sandwiched inside an actual watermelon slice!
Almost two years after getting our hopes up, Raid Battles are set to become part of the hit mobile game.
Crowdfunding campaign opens for Japanese international friendship initiative’s gorgeous designs.
Says messages from overseas admirers “almost make me swoon.”
27 years after the first 8-to-16-bit Nintendo video game migration, it might be time to do it all over again, so we called the company to see if they’d give us any more info.


















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
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”
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]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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