After some terrible losses in the entertainment world this week, we could all use a little pick-me-up.
Japan (Page 1087)
Because you might as well make the most of it if you’re stuck in the Cone of Shame, right?
David Bowie’s creative genius even inspired works by a legend of the Japanese video game industry.
Let’s see what tempting (and pricey) Ehomaki rolls are on offer at Tobu Ikebukuro Department Store this year to celebrate the coming of spring on Setsubun day.
Can you spot what’s wrong with this picture? None of these adorable animals are real; they were all made by hand.
The final item in the Evangelion x Japanese Sword doll series looks awesome…and she’ll cut you if you disagree.
The J-Pop star joins the ranks of such musicians as Michael Jackson with new limited-edition USJ theme park ride. Now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write.
The newest installment in the 100 Years of Beauty series shows off some of Japan’s most famous fashions of the last century.
Have you heard of Japanese illustrator and social media sticker creator Kanahei yet? She’s behind one of the most popular sticker collections on the LINE app, and now her cute critters are set to adorn dishes in their very own theme cafe in Tokyo!
Studio Ghibli’s latest, and possible last, theatrical anime picks up nomination in Best Animated Feature category.
Now you can dress like your favourite Sailor Moon character without looking like you’re on the way to a cosplay convention.
A Japanese couple and their kids have a “family meeting” every month and take detailed notes with monthly goals and results. In true sitcom fashion, they end up surreal and hilarious.
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Starbucks Japan releases first flower drink in exclusive, hard-to-find chilled cup series
Animated video looks at 40 years of women’s fashions in Japan as Tokyo landmark gets set to close
Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s amazing egg sandwiches sold from self-serve roadside fridges have an inspiring backstory
Starbucks Japan releases a Chocolate Mousse Latte and seasonal desserts to celebrate autumn
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Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro and Jiji blankets to keep you cosy this winter
Game over for Classic Mini Famicom and Super Famicom as Nintendo announces end of repairs
This Tokyo rice ball takes 20 years to make and 2,000 yen (US$14.30) to buy, but is it worth it?
Give yourself a Totoro belly with Studio Ghibli’s Marshmallow Haramaki belly wraps
Ultimate lazy sukiyaki – Can you make the king of Japanese hot pots in a rice cooker?【Taste test】
Japan’s super-cheap corn snacks apologize for second-ever price increase in 45 years
Nintendo Museum’s official merch includes awesome giant controller cushions【Video】
Monthly
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Studio Ghibli lets you cosplay as Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle with cosy anime fashion range
New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
- Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment- New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s amazing egg sandwiches sold from self-serve roadside fridges have an inspiring backstory
Starbucks Japan releases a Chocolate Mousse Latte and seasonal desserts to celebrate autumn
Japanese chanko ramen restaurant contains a moving relic from the World Trade Center
Ultimate lazy sukiyaki – Can you make the king of Japanese hot pots in a rice cooker?【Taste test】
Iisjhaisha? Japan’s biggest English test sends out a baffling message
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Watch this Japanese man make intricate wooden boxes in the Hakone marquetry style【Video】
New Hello Kitty x McDonald’s Japan collaboration is like a life lesson to live by 【Video】
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
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