Japan (Page 1064)
What’s so special about this Cup Noodle? Well, you can have it instead of an energy drink!
New tool allows Kyoto police to be at the scene of the crime before the crime even occurs.
Love of anime, light novels, and/or costuming essential, desire to actually sleep optional.
Who is that hiding behind the dance group in their newest music video shot all over Nagoya?
You might think a scrub brush would be a terrible thing to rest your sleepy head on, but think again.
Now in its 13th year, the Den Den Town event is one of the biggest otaku gatherings in central Japan.
In what’s become an annual tradition, the star musician gave a group of teens the surprise of their young lives.
Both sides of the debate express concerns about children’s mental and emotional development.
“I’m all alone in this virtual space every day. And the best way to kill time? Games, of course!”
Two young boys’ imaginations and one loving father’s artistic skills continue to combine with amazing results.
A getaway home becomes a family home, with a young father who says his ties to family are stronger thanks to downsized living.
No matter how many times the cups are moved, this cat always knows which cup the ball is in.
















Studio Ghibli unveils new My Neighbour Totoro Yearly Plate for 2027
New Japanese convenience store rice balls taste like instant noodles [Taste test]
Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono
Lego PlayStation recreates Sony’s original console, makes unusual choice for games to salute
Starbucks Japan releases new coffee table book featuring 18 of the most unique stores around the country
New Pokémon anniversary song is 22 minutes long, features all 1,025 Pokémon species [Video]
Japan’s Tsukimi One-hand Bento’s name is all wrong, but it still looks entirely delicious
American tourist in Japan arrested on charges of attempted murder and arson
Starbucks Japan reveals new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing drinkware and gifts for autumn 2026
Japan’s revolving sushi restaurant king Sushiro coming to U.S. this fall with high prices, no tipping
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime calendars and diary planners for 2027
Solo travel in Japan: Hidden beer garden in Tokyo is a haven for single visitors
Japan’s final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they’re gone, they’re gone
Family Mart releases new Human Made Cup Noodle in Japan, with freebies for Nigo fans
A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video]
Hobonichi unveils new 2027 planners, diaries and stationery with One Piece, Suica Penguin, Hello Kitty and a must-buy Mini Techo
Japan’s first fall color forecast for 2026 is here!
One Piece Day 2026 brings new art, music, and new cast announcements
Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open
12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon
Japan tripled its departure tax to fund tourism but is using the money on cherry blossoms and bears
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
New Pokémon anniversary song is 22 minutes long, features all 1,025 Pokémon species [Video]
Japan’s Tsukimi One-hand Bento’s name is all wrong, but it still looks entirely delicious
American tourist in Japan arrested on charges of attempted murder and arson
Starbucks Japan reveals new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing drinkware and gifts for autumn 2026
Japan’s revolving sushi restaurant king Sushiro coming to U.S. this fall with high prices, no tipping
Japan’s first fall color forecast for 2026 is here!
Starbucks Japan adds new Sweet Potato Frappuccino and Latte to the menu, but do they deliver the taste of autumn?
Japanese Starbucks that’s also an art gallery hosts exhibition by painters from Tokyo’s top art school
Amid foreign sex tourist rise, Japanese government considering outlawing paying for prostitution
A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video]
Solo travel in Japan: $3 all-you-can-drink deal at this conveyor belt restaurant is a fun time for one
Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime calendars and diary planners for 2027
The mystery of Port Store, the Japanese convenience store that looks like a Lawson rip-off