They might not be out for public consumption until February 24, but one lucky YouTuber was fortunate enough to get a special taste test.
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Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!
To commemorate the release of the latest Doraemon movie, everybody’s favorite robot cat from the future is now taking calls from fans all across Japan.
Let your smartphone take the guesswork out of finding your way around Shinjuku and Tokyo Stations.
We sent two of our Japanese writers to dress up in matching Kiki & Lala Little Twin Stars cosplay in Harajuku!
Let your sweet tooth run wild with this new take on famous Japanese vocaloid Hatsune Miku.
A Japanese hobbyist spent six months drawing a massive and complex maze on a wall-sized sheet of paper. Thankfully, he filmed the whole thing and set it to some catchy J-Pop for our viewing pleasure.
Even though it was written 12 years ago, What Happens Before War still serves as a cautionary tale, and this brand new short film is helping to take it to a whole new generation.
This elderly couple turned their sad future around with the beauty of flowers and now thousands of people visit them when their garden blooms each year.
You’ll never waste time pushing in chairs ever again thanks to this amazing new invention from Japanese car manufacturer Nissan.
Kahlúa, the sweet coffee-based liqueur, is getting a Japanese makeover from Suntory Spirits and will be available in matcha flavor!.
The comic’s handsome men might not have such slender, athletic builds if they actually ate all those sweets.
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