Japan may be the only country in the world that insures golfers in the event they hit a hole-in-one during a round of golf.
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After catching so many eyes by getting naked, Mana Sakura is now getting attention for her outfits as well.
If you’ve already got people looking at your ride, you may as well say hi, and this otaku driver has an inventive way to do just that.
These are some literally cool cats.
If you’re saving up your yennies for a trip to the the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store, here are some of the awesome items available to purchase.
How would you like to make the birth of your child official with a Hello Kitty or My Melody birth registration form?
Celebrate important life events or the changing of the seasons with an extra special artistic touch in the corner of your mail.
We visited Mariko’s home near Shinjuku for a variety of unique cultural experiences, including a lesson in making gyoza and a homemade feast complete with sake and shochu.
This doll is hiding more than just boobies under her shirt.
This is one clever workaround for animal-loving renters who aren’t allowed pets in their home.
Not only were these heroines and villains granted super powers — they were also given a haute wardrobe!















Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport airlines announce stricter luggage check-in deadline for domestic flights
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart
Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
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
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]
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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart
Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn
Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee
Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]