While most people associate curry with India, it might be surprising to learn that it is a big deal in Japan as well. “How big?” you ask?
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This cat can sense something’s changed with his buddy and the way he stares at it as he tries to figure out what’s happened is melting our hearts!
Wanting to visit Japan? Now there’s an easy-to-follow English video guide on enjoying Japanese-style inns known as ryokan!
Leave your bag at home and fill up the pockets of this denim hoodie with all your tech instead.
The popular lingerie retailer is daring its customers to bare their bras to the world this summer.
The “Brilliant Capsule” sales area in Shinjuku is filled with plenty of adorable and ladylike anime goods!
Gyms and PokéStops found near sites including monument to children who died in the atomic blast and from related sickness.
No longer just a ball of tears, the Smile Ball is here to change the way you think about onions.
The Guinness World record-holding game joins up with the Guinness World record-holding rice paddy to create a Dragon Quest artwork on a massive scale.
Pokémon Trainers don’t need comfortable shoes as long as they have one of the relaxing gadgets.
We take a tour of the Zombie Museum and learn a little about life…and death. Well, pretty much only death actually.
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Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Japanese government still lists refusing to pay for dates as a form of domestic violence
Real-world Legend of Zelda treasures, Heart Container lights and Ruppe pouches, coming soon [Pics]
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Hello Kitty cuts ties with hit Japanese spy drama Vivant over torture scenes
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japan’s super cute tanuki bread skips tricks, promises to be treat for your eyes and taste buds
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Weekly
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
One simple unexpected recipe swap will make your Japanese-style omelets extra fluffy and juicy
Fishing information website for Susaki, Japan, hit by data leak, all 3 users affected- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Trial of terminally ill cancer patient who found 22 million yen on the street and kept it ends
This Tokyo snack shop can send your taste buds on a trip around Japan for just 1,000 yen
Monthly
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Yearly
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japan’s super cute tanuki bread skips tricks, promises to be treat for your eyes and taste buds
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Japan getting a brand-new batch of Pokémon manhole covers in eastern prefecture this fall
Burger King Japan shuns Shibuya Halloween spirit, but keeps it alive everywhere else
Japanese snack lovers may soon be spore-ting the latest crowdfunded confectionery tech
Cup Noodle launching “isekai” crossover line featuring flavors from outside instant ramen world
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
This curry restaurant might have the worst location in Tokyo…or maybe the best
Shinkansen online ticketing service reports customer data leak
One simple unexpected recipe swap will make your Japanese-style omelets extra fluffy and juicy
Fishing information website for Susaki, Japan, hit by data leak, all 3 users affected
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