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Surprise comeback also puts one retro star back into the top 10 for the first time since the ‘90s.
Studio Ghibli anime to stream online in Japan for first time ever, but not from any deal with Ghibli
Netflix Japan will be the first service to stream Ghibli anime online in Japan, but the debut won’t be a tale of whimsical adventures.
When your kids are acting like devils, Oni kara Denwa dispatches a demon to set them straight.
New movie from Shin Godzilla director stars former boy band star on bullet train that can’t slow down.
Comix Wave Films animates story of post office Dragonite with soundtrack by American composer.
Series stars comment on being the newest members of Netflix’s growing roster of stop-motion characters from Japan.
Trigger teams up with top-talent studios and Bump of Chicken for a 40-year love letter to the entire Transformers franchise.




















New Tokyo sweets shop offers 648 different mochi ice cream dumpling combinations
Japanese rice cooker recipe gives us a tasty new way to enjoy vegetables and wieners
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Body of missing American college student found in Kyoto mountains
Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce
Colour Hunting: The hot new street photography trend changing how we see Japan
Fukushima City on edge as resourceful and violent bear still not found
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain Matsuya opens gourmet Premium Matsuya with Kobe beef…inside Matsuya
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Godiva melts minds by releasing a new corn chocolate drink in Japan
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
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
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Colour Hunting: The hot new street photography trend changing how we see Japan
Fukushima City on edge as resourceful and violent bear still not found
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain Matsuya opens gourmet Premium Matsuya with Kobe beef…inside Matsuya
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Godiva melts minds by releasing a new corn chocolate drink in Japan
Order a cocktail, support a senior with Shinjuku Day Service Mojito at a handful of businesses
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Japan Railways partners with Overwatch, heroes hit the Shinkansen for bullet train collaboration
Retro fashion magazines from Tokyo’s street market remind Mr. Sato of a special gift from his dad
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture