Who needs tongs when you’ve got five perfectly-good, easily-burned fingers right there?
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Browsing while pooping is an internationally loved pastime, so here’s a clever way to make sure you never leave your phone behind.
The west Tokyo neighborhood’s take on the centuries-old event is like bad medicine, and bad medicine is what I need.
When the airport employee found out she was in the islands alone, he gave her a tongue-in-cheek romantic worksheet to finish before heading home.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Strongest Imitator System is a major step in making those anime duels come to life.
Okayu bread is so easy that its creator made it by accident.
Turns out there really is no limit to how long you can create labors of love for your favorite anime shows, especially if you helped in the Golden age!
Japanese netizens react to the PR photo with a variety of “helpful” advice hashtags, as well as some hashtags that aren’t very helpful at all.
Winter wonderland makes a surprise appearance in the middle of August during Japan’s hottest summer ever.
Torii gates always have an elegant allure, but none quite like this shrine’s.
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The scene is an exact reenactment of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, complete with CG special effects.
Open the lid and step into your favourite fantasy world with these new ice creams from Japan.
The country was proud when “emoji” and “anime” became part of English-speakers’ vocabulary. But when the British government uses the Japanese word for “train gropers?” Not so much.
If there’s one lesson that the Dragon Ball anime has taught us in recent years, it’s that you should never cross a God of Destruction (without cup noodles).
Hats, rucksacks, aprons and bumbags are just some of the items in the new Ziploc fashion collection hitting streets this summer.
We hit the coast with a group of international students for a day of sun, surf…and maybe romance?
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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
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Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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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
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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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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Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
G-cha & Ba-cha serves Japanese green tea with a heartwarming backstory in Tokyo
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
New Japanese sake miniatures teach us about drinking culture in Japan
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
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