Japan (Page 1088)
Have organizers crossed the line where they expect more people will buy tickets to look at beautiful women than try cool games?
Because it’s not enough to have reconstituted mystery meat products; you need mysterious mascots as well.
These crying babies are immediately calmed by the sound of slurping, which is said to sound similar to noises heard in the womb.
The morning news staple is event television for these cute kitties.
Call me old fashioned but I remember when mascots were meant to be cute, not demons spawned by human weakness or yam ninjas.
Sushi Mamire, in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district, offers up all-you-can-eat sides of inari-zushi with every lunch.
The Frappuccino sets out a new path for Starbucks as the company ventures out into tea territory with their latest release.
Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki have vastly different directorial styles, but soon they’ll have a connection that’s unique among anime creators.
Before-and-after videos show how one cat learnt the clever trick from his older brother in just a couple of weeks.



















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?
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli displays The Boy and the Heron Academy Award Oscar in Japan for a limited time
A diner’s guide to oden: Japan’s weird-looking, super-popular winter dish
Nintendo announces opening date for next official store, first new location in two years
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]
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
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli displays The Boy and the Heron Academy Award Oscar in Japan for a limited time
A diner’s guide to oden: Japan’s weird-looking, super-popular winter dish
Nintendo announces opening date for next official store, first new location in two years
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
How to make so, Japan’s 1,000-year-old dessert recipe that’s back in fashion【SoraKitchen】
Japanese netizens rank the top 10 iconic characters that represent Japan
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
McDonald’s celebrates 50 years in Japan with limited-edition clothing collections
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers