When you send Mr. Sato out to do the shopping, sometimes he comes back with something crazy.
Japan (Page 810)
A sneak peek at the hottest thing to come out of Japan this winter!
Crowds gathered at the city’s most famous intersection for a massive street party as police looked on.
”By the way…,” says Hajime Isayama before slipping in a twist as surprising as any in his giant-slaying manga/anime.
Is Osaka Metro destroying the sophistication of the city, or is it just the victim of a bunch of wet blankets?
Police are investigating whether this was an act of terror in retaliation for the execution of Aum Shinrikyo cult members last year.
500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
Fans get out their zoom lenses as Enako’s outdoor photo session salutes one of anime’s most beloved magical girls.
Japanese fetish designer wins the war against plain style.
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
We try Tokyo restaurant’s crab ice cream that tastes more like crab than cream【Taste test】
Japan’s new life-size Gundam is complete and standing proud in Yokohama!【Photos/Video】
Weekly
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
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature- Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
We try Tokyo restaurant’s crab ice cream that tastes more like crab than cream【Taste test】
Japan’s new life-size Gundam is complete and standing proud in Yokohama!【Photos/Video】
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Korean girls group channels inner Sailor Senshi for the perfect moon-powered photo
Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater curry has a photo that looks deceptive but it’s a star performer
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
Osaka’s powerful Crab Ice Crab doesn’t pull any punches【Taste test】
Massive Pokémon art event will publicly display thousands of cards, let you step inside scene too
Sesame Street characters turn into awesome shaved ice desserts at Tokyo Sesame Street cafe【Pics】
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
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