Japan (Page 144)
My Hero Academia now accepting votes for “World Best Hero” from its vast roster of quirky characters
My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle characters will support your back and fulfill your desire to be surrounded by Ghibli art.
An upcoming legal change will finally allow divorcing couples to seek joint custody of their children in Japan and opinions are mixed.
Team Japan gets first overall victory in 12 years, but it’s a safe bet that no one will ever forget this Totoro.
A jaw-dropping, magical, and whimsical chase through KyoAni’s hometown (which isn’t Kyoto).
Reishi mushrooms add immune-boosting powers to the centuries-old recipe behind this cult cola.




















Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Retro Japanese train is our new favourite office space
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Otaku crime: Kyoto police arrest man for selling counterfeit ultra-rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
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
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Retro Japanese train is our new favourite office space
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Otaku crime: Kyoto police arrest man for selling counterfeit ultra-rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card
Beautifully off the beaten path in Nara with the Shimo no Negimichi shrine trail【Photos】
Ruru Cafe Shibuya wows customers by serving coffee and sweets on unique water tables
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger to release fish-free fish burger
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack