Japan (Page 76)
2026 nengajo drawing comes with a never-before-seen photo of the legendary anime director.
A round-up of the best limited-edition drinks Starbucks served up in Japan this past year.
The colorful displays and activities make Tamagotchi feel a lot less stressful than what we remember.
Meeting someone through games or social media is becoming just as normal as going to the playground.
Train to off-the-beaten-path onsen town gives you a taste of Japanese bathing culture even before you arrive at your destination.
Intricately detailed frames let you mix your real life memories with Ghibi’s unforgettable anime settings.
A new test kit checks for hidden iron deficiency using menstrual blood, and it’s super simple to use.
J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
Japan’s most quirkily empathetic monk is back to keep bad mojo away from us as the year ends.
With peak Fuji-viewing season coming up, here are seven spots to add to your Japan travel list.
Two Sanrio stars slip on sumo loincloths to celebrate the first nig sumo tournament of the year.
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One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
Pikachu Shortcake Sandwich set to be Tokyo’s newest photogenic treat for Pokémon Trainers
Tokyo restaurant adds special seat for live-streaming and social media posting [Video]
There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos]
Japanese scientists developing cute, autonomously swarming robo dogs for anti-bear patrols [Video]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japan’s mission to Martian moon and back underway
Middle Eastern juice bar B-Fresh lands in Harajuku
Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi named Composer-in-Residence of Los Angeles Philharmonic
Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Order of Culture from Japanese emperor
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time
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Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
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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
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
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]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japan’s mission to Martian moon and back underway
Middle Eastern juice bar B-Fresh lands in Harajuku
Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi named Composer-in-Residence of Los Angeles Philharmonic
Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Order of Culture from Japanese emperor
Japan’s newest tempura is…potato salad tempura?!? [Taste test]
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
93-year-old Japanese grannie helps set trap for scam artist half her age
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
America is getting its first-ever One Piece store, and the opening date has been revealed!
Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Trial of terminally ill cancer patient who found 22 million yen on the street and kept it ends
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
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