The secrets of Japanese supermarket music and life-saving green tea, plus how to make the King of Curries and furoshiki-style sandwiches.
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An amazing collection of cars in a free museum is about to figuratively drive off into the sunset.
This steaming hot showdown between Family Mart, Lawson and 7-Eleven produces a very surprising result.
Prime minister declares goal of a Japanese astronaut becoming the first non-American to walk on the lunar surface.
Hazukashikunaibukuro hope to make the train ride home from Japan’s biggest otaku art gathering a little less awkward.
149 tracks from the games, including background music and sound effects, can now become the epic background playlist for your daily life.
Video backs up claim that this is the fastest PC ever made (by one metric), and also possibly the craziest.
Sexy voice actors, the end of Evangelion, and a message from Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
How to safely apprehend a chikan pervert and protect women from being groped on a Japanese train
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
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
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
How to safely apprehend a chikan pervert and protect women from being groped on a Japanese train
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
What would a samurai-era cat cafe look like? Like the brand-new Edo Cat Cafe opening in Tokyo!
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Robot sumo wrestlers fire laser blasts in crazy, free-to-play horse racing browser game
KitKat Japan’s holiday chocolate is here and we (and everyone else) can’t get enough of it!
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?