Japan (Page 1208)
Take an inside peek into the production process of Pocky, the beloved Japanese snack which has found its way into supermarkets around the world.
Times are tight here at RocketNews24, so our 10,000 yen (US$85) fashion challenge has been downsized to one yen ($0.0085).
It’s exhilarating to see a kid hit a fast-moving baseball, but this probably wasn’t the result this dad wanted.
Lotte’s gum brands become samurai warriors from the Shinsengumi and fight to protect a tooth that claims to be a high school girl.
It’s still in the middle of winter in Japan, but beer bottles and cans from Asahi are already dressing up for sakura-filled spring!
It’s quite normal to hear news of someone graffiting pieces of world heritage and feel a sense of outrage, but Kyoto’s Tandenan Temple actually encourages such scrawl. Our writer Masami grabbed a sharpie and went to check it out.
Japan’s most famous urban ruins weren’t always deserted, as shown in this video from the 1960s when Gunkanjima’s ghost town was still alive and well.
Many Japanese venues allow concertgoers to wave glow sticks, but waving your junk? That’s a no-no.
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The family that games together on a giant controller…probably gets in lots of fights when someone is late to press jump.
One of these puppies isn’t interested in fitting in, and Japan is more than OK with that.
The spin-off building-cum-adventuring game debuted just over a week ago, but Japanese gamers are already showing off their most brilliant and wacky creations.
February is a hard month to face, so why not put on a mask and greet it looking like something else?
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Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
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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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- 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)
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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
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
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Look stylish while working out on the daily with these crazy geta sandals
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Do people in Kyoto really stand to the right on escalators?
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
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