After years of silence, the live-action Straw Hat Pirates finally set a course to their debut.
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Don’t be afraid to take in the eye candy with these characters who originally graced the pages of Japan’s best-selling weekly shonen manga magazine.
Video shows more than a dozen men getting immediately and physically punished for violating subway rules.
In light of an upcoming law, this survey sought adults’ attitudes towards broad topics related to disciplining children and child abuse.
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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, including this team of workers who used their own local brand of heroism to prank visitors at night.
These simple but clever designs are sure to enchant not only the children but the grown-ups as well.
Those who don’t own a pet might never have experienced how scary Mother Nature can be to our furry friends.
The host now known as Phoenix Luna has figuratively risen from near death in Tokyo not much worse for wear.
We search for the truth behind the alleged excessive nipple exposure of tank tops sold by Arkkil.


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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Harajuku looks eerily quiet during the coronavirus outbreak 【Photos】
Japan’s favorite beer, Asahi Super Dry, to get new low-alcohol spinoff
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
So, Carbonated Black Coffee in a Bottle is Apparently a Thing Now
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Harajuku looks eerily quiet during the coronavirus outbreak 【Photos】
Japan’s favorite beer, Asahi Super Dry, to get new low-alcohol spinoff
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
So, Carbonated Black Coffee in a Bottle is Apparently a Thing Now
We visited the owl cafe in Tsukishima where the awesome never ends【Photos】
Ueno Park looks eerily deserted in the midst of the coronavirus 【Photos】
We visit a hidden store on the Imperial Palace grounds offering items you can’t find anywhere else
Gem hunting: A top Japanese activity more tourists need to know about