Customers who were curious about the smiling foreign workers ringing up their order at this local konbini can now learn a little bit about what they have in common.
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Professional artist sheds light on Studio Ghibli’s unusual take on artistic perspective in the famous anime, but is it really a big deal?
The usual red design found in Japan has been replaced by a throwback item from your childhood in one locale.
The made-in-Japan celebration is picking up steam around abroad too.
The beloved anime magical girl is helping flowers bloom on social media.
Whether it was an intentional plan or a coincidental design, these net users’ imaginations have ensued in hilarity.
We never thought a sword-wielding Goku and ninja Trunks would look so cool.
An American wartime propaganda video has one Japanese citizen reflecting on his nation’s societal structure today.
French baguettes, garbage bags, and dozens of painted eggs are just some of the ingenious props used to get the job done in this golden anime spoof video.
Video game designer Yuji Naka only needs two sentences to explain what’s wrong with this weird-looking version of the Sega star.
Corgis never made much sense to begin with, but Chikuwa-kun really takes the cake for strange behavior here.
One of the coolest points is the identity of the real-world location that forms Snoopy’s ear.
Sometimes humor doesn’t translate between languages… even if there’s no language involved.

















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
Coca-Cola Japan releasing canned Jack Daniel’s cocktails
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
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
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
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
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
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
Coca-Cola Japan releasing canned Jack Daniel’s cocktails
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Spirited Away No Face lamp is back, senses when you’re near, welcomes you with lantern light【Pics】
Ramen-flavor cooking sauce now on sale from one of Japan’s favorite noodle chains
The top 10 things foreign tourists visiting Japan want to do during Golden Week
Non-ramen Ramen Restaurant Stars: The quest begins at Tokyo’s Oreryu Shio
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
SoraNews24 staff smells boss’ unwashed socks that have been worn for five-days straight
Six types of Japanese people you’ll meet while living in Japan — An illustrated guide
We try a Family Mart Frappe produced by a former SMAP member