Japan (Page 905)
Miyazaki puts the finishing touches on his new animated short Boro the Caterpillar and also reveals that all sound effects were provided by a famous Japanese celebrity.
Harsh words from a strong supporter of letting love bloom between idols and anyone they want.
Kizuna Ai isn’t a real person, but she’s really going to be providing the voice for a different anime character.
Sakura season is coming to Japan much earlier than usual this year, and here’s when to expect them to be their most beautiful.
Pfft, a ladies’ room is going to need more than 11 signs and an audio warning on a continuous loop to keep me out.
Taking inspiration from President Donald Trump’s speeches, these salarymen travel to Seattle to start a dancing revolution.
Hanami flower-viewing season begins nine days earlier than average as the city’s official “sample tree” sprouts its first blossoms.
Colorful spring creations from Kyoto green tea confectioner are not only sweet to taste but a delight to behold!
Survey reveals pitifully low numerical score women give their chests, seeks to answer if nipple size or bounciness is more important for ideal breasts.



















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
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Two days to hunt down all of Tottori’s 20 Pokémon manhole covers [Part One]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
We both do and do not recommend hiking to Tokyo’s beautiful mountain beer garden in midsummer
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
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?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
We both do and do not recommend hiking to Tokyo’s beautiful mountain beer garden in midsummer
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Dragon Ball “should have ended with the Frieza Saga”, says Akira Toriyama’s former editor
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
To celebrate Almond Day, we eat an unusual ramen dish made with almond milk