Megane, hitostuma, and muchi muchi all make the list.
Japan (Page 654)
With the walls closing in on him in his Tokyo apartment, SoraNews24’s Go Hatori figures out a way to work his body and free his mind.
Studying is much more exciting when you can imagine yourself dating one of the textbook characters.
Affordable studio apartments are filled with features to make your cat happy in your new home.
If you haven’t already been convinced to get Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this might do the trick.
Five hours of a professional production of the 18th century play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura are free to watch on an official YouTube channel!
Based on the quality of this Kiki’s Delivery Service homage, it’s hard to believe that his day job is voice actor and not manga artist.
You can give your ride a stealthy otaku makeover without spending a single cent…but the results could be very temporary or very permanent.
Tokyo officials hope the move will help open up more hospital beds for those needing serious medical attention.
A helpful science experiment shows that masks, whether bought in a store or made at home, can help protect you against coronavirus.


















Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
A letter from our reporter’s deceased mother arrives at just the right time
Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa’s bar pops up in real-world Tokyo, and we stop by for drinks[Photos]
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
A letter from our reporter’s deceased mother arrives at just the right time
Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa’s bar pops up in real-world Tokyo, and we stop by for drinks[Photos]
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
This historical Kyoto zen garden is hosting a guitar and beatbox concert
Squeezy Tanuki Testicle toys once again appear in Japanese gacha machines
Is Mister Donut’s all-you-can-eat Donut Buffet still worth it?
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Looney Tunes is now an adorable anime series with Looney Tunes Gokko[Videos]
We turn to a shady Amazon Japan gadget to try to stop Tokyo crows from stealing our hangers
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away