Twice a year, mother nature treats us to one of her most spectacular phenomenon: the mass migration of otaku through Kokusai-Tenjijō Station in Tokyo.
Japan (Page 1045)
Who knew those little doodles in your notebook could reveal so much about your generation?
The butsudan, a traditional religious home furnishing, is the latest unlikely muse for Japan’s continuing anthropomorphization craze.
We’ve included some events and scandals that were big in Japan, so be sure to find out what they are!
Uses bear meat sourced from Kyoto and Aomori, said to have more refined taste than foreign varieties.
Classically trained musicians will play selections from classic games including Fumito Ueda’s Ico at upcoming Tokyo-area performance.
After making “Kentucky Fried Christmas” a thing, KFC continues to bring out New Year’s boxes to compete with traditional osechi cuisine
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Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Survey reveals Japan’s Generation Z dresses for social media, not for self-expression
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
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Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Survey reveals Japan’s Generation Z dresses for social media, not for self-expression
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
Japanese expat remembers the words that changed his life when he started working in Australia
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from
Man breaks into Japanese high school, steals desk to “get taste of the world of Love Live” anime
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
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