The announcement of David Bowie’s passing certainly came as a terrible shock, but perhaps just as shocking is the news of one Japanese fan’s attempted suicide in response to the star’s death.
Japan (Page 1052)
The story of the lone schoolgirl and the country train that takes her to school every day is capturing hearts around the world.
The culture of tea in Japan goes back one thousand years. Today, we’re going to scratch the surface with this short introduction to the wonders of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Returning home for the holidays after being away for months at school or work, Twitterers all over Japan are finding their pets’ love is rather short-lived. Or at least their memories are!
Osaka once housed this modern walled neighborhood, presumably constructed to keep attacking Titans out. Or are we missing something here?
Takara Tomy will introduce several neat new models in their spectacularly popular Tomica toy car line later this month, each based on Feudal-Era warriors and generals.
Photos taken in Antarctica by digital artist and astrophotographer KAGAYA have been getting lots of love on the Japanese internet—and we can certainly see why!
Who was chosen to voice the Monkey King in the Japanese-language version of League of Legends? His voice sounds oddly familiar…we’re just Saiyan’.
The new year may have already begun according to the calendar, but it hasn’t really started until you see this video!
Coming of Age day is a huge deal for young adults in Japan, which means insane clothes, cars, and…bungie jumping?
People in Nagano couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted this man and his invisible dog going for a walk around town.
A quirky adventure game, or a terrifying ploy to brainwash children of the world into becoming hippopotamus-like big-nosed creatures?
Designing your own ita bag is a growing trend amongst anime fans and now the painfully geeky accessory can be classified into six specific categories.
Famed Ghibli character apparently couldn’t cut it making movies, seems to have resorted to busking to get by.
Heading to Kyoto soon? Simply want to know more about Japan’s ancient capital? We have the perfect book and DVD for you—and you could win them by answering one easy question!
A great white shark exhibited at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has been reported dead after just three days in captivity.
MOST POPULAR
Now
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
A guide to riding the Shinkansen bullet train with a terrible-twos kid
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
The best kebab in Tokyo? We find out if Moses in Shibuya lives up to the hype
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
These Pakistani students in Tokyo had never been to the beach, and that’s something we had to fix
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Weekly
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen- One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Monthly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Yearly
- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
RECOMMENDED STORIES
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
These Pakistani students in Tokyo had never been to the beach, and that’s something we had to fix
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
Is a weekend trip to Korea possible with just 50,000 yen (US$350)? – Part 1【Extreme budget travel】
Starbucks Japan adds a Motto Frappuccino to the menu for a limited time
World’s first permanent Godzilla theme park ride opening at Tokyo-area amusement park
Does Japan’s “body fat-burning” bottled tea really work? Our 30-day investigation 【RocketScience】
Luffy’s near death at Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is entirely appropriate for the One Piece hero
Cute High School Girls, Funky Dialects, and Electric Shavers
-
