Japan (Page 1068)
Our writer Yuichiro Wasai recently had a life-changing experience regarding the way he poops and now he wants to share it with the world.
Buck tradition and enforce your own set of rules by cosplaying indoors in a cute and comfy one-piece officer outfit.
We spoke to an industry veteran about the rationale behind the common practice, and got an answer we definitely weren’t expecting.
We sent one of our Japanese reporters, “Rei-chan,” to the “RAAR’s Night” crossplaying event in Shinjuku. Here’s his story.
Square Enix producer cites amount of demand as key factor in decision whether or not to add controllable heroines to upcoming video game.
Nobody is happier with a Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen than the apple-loving owner of the Death Note notebook.
This stylish young man is making news internationally for working on his rice farm every day in a suit.
Who can resist scrumptious Oreo cookies, especially when they’re inscribed with our favorite Ghibli anime characters? Read More
Yes, that is Cardcaptor Sakura diligently working with her fishmen colleagues.
The way this feline uses its submerged position to evade being tagged by its friend is so cute it’s got people around the world laughing.
Welcome to Volume No. 35,000,000 of More Sailor Moon Stuff You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Now!


















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Seaweed Salt Potato Butter Bacon Teriyaki Egg Burgers from McDonald’s are a mouthful
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japanese green tea vending machine has a puppet show that tells the story behind the drink
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
We try vegetarian sushi at Tokyo’s newest sushi train restaurant 【Pics & Taste Test】
Green tea chocolate-covered potato chips arrive in Japan! 【Taste test】
Step into a manga at Japan’s 2-D cafes in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
McDonald’s adding new French fry flavor just for Japan based on nostalgic student snack