Japan (Page 93)
We also timed how quickly we could finish the hiyashi niku soba at this popular stamina pork rice bowl chain.
Japan’s biggest doujinshi convention’s cosplay models were looking especially summery this year.
Otaku from across the nation pack the halls of Tokyo Big Sight for Japan’s biggest independent manga/anime art festival.
Chilling terror mixes with warm nostalgia as the Hiesan Haunted House rises from its figurative grave.
The only thing better than a nationwide ice cream tour is doing it without leaving the city.
Gransta Tokyo have selected the best travel lunches for your next long train ride.
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This convenience store trend takes an already popular drink to new heights of deliciousness.
Peach John’s Master’s Bra design draws inspiration from an official national treasure of Japan.
Believe it or not, there’s a very logical reason that one of Japan’s most famous car companies has gotten into the curry game.
Slytherin star slithers into Harajuku, makes amends with Buckbeak as a Japanese superfan talks about how Draco changed his life.
NAFCA text covers the skills, both in drawing and speaking Japanese, that you’ll need to start an anime artist career in Japan.




















Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon
Japan tripled its departure tax to fund tourism but is using the money on cherry blossoms and bears
Tokaido Lumière Express: Stay overnight inside the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo
McDonald’s Japan reveals exclusive new Tsukimi moon viewing collection for 2026
Nike x One Piece collection brings Devil Fruits to sneakers and streetwear in Japan
Data suggests increased bear sightings have led to a decrease in mountain climbers across Japan
Starbucks Japan adds new Customisation Bar to stores, with free ways to hack your food and drink orders
Nephew of Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki serves up Totoro Shaved Ice in Tokyo
Ministop brings bulked up Okinawan-style rice balls to mainland Japan for one week only
We recommend not buying one pack of Japan’s new convenience store corn soup-flavor fried chicken
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Data suggests increased bear sightings have led to a decrease in mountain climbers across Japan
Starbucks Japan adds new Customisation Bar to stores, with free ways to hack your food and drink orders
Nephew of Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki serves up Totoro Shaved Ice in Tokyo
Ministop brings bulked up Okinawan-style rice balls to mainland Japan for one week only
We recommend not buying one pack of Japan’s new convenience store corn soup-flavor fried chicken
Amid foreign sex tourist rise, Japanese government considering outlawing paying for prostitution
Dragon Ball Z theme park, financed by Saudi Arabia, to be built in France
Pikachu and other Pokémon evolve into hydration types with Thermos drinkware collaboration [Pics]
Winnie the Pooh cosplays as Yuzuru Hanyu for new plushie collaboration
Police in Japan looking for who’s responsible for dumping 80 loaves of bread on side of road [Video]
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
Osaka Starbucks has one of the city’s coolest photo vantage points, but it’s going away soon
Turn octopus, spaghetti, and more of your favorite foods into crackers with Senbei Maker 2