Sure anyone can plonk an apple on a hamburger, but can they make it taste as sweet as it looks?
Japan (Page 932)
Almost half the titles published in a recent Shonen Magazine issue are considered “romantic comedies”, which made netizens wonder.
You can love many kinds of sushi, but for your last piece, you can only have one, so which one should it be?
Anime witch Kiki and cat pal Jiji grace the bottles of fragrances saluting the Hayao Miyazaki classic.
Many would say Yoshiki’s contributions to Japanese music culture are priceless, so in a way, you could say this is a bargain.
Clever production innovation lets designers create amazingly convincing contrast between skin and other textures.
”I have a good reason for doing this,” our reporter insisted as he stepped out the door wearing his camouflage foliage suit.
There’s something even more important than cool characters and a great story, and this contestant completely forgot about it.
Can comedians Takashi and Saito-san use their power of alopecia for good, and get kids studying kanji?
Japanese proverb sternly reminds social media users about an often forgotten way in which cherry blossom trees are extremely delicate.
The battle to save the world may be over, but this 81-year-old voice acting veteran still has plenty of fight left in her.
Kikkouchan the rabbit loves traditional Japanese tortoise shell bondage.
You can look, but you can’t smell.
Director of When Marnie Was There crafts first original story for film that’s explicitly not trying to be like a Marvel movie.
This is it. Two years after the start of the project, SoraNews24’s most consistent bachelor takes one last shot at romance as he meets Mimi.
MOST POPULAR
Today
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Weekly
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
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]- Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Monthly
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction- Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Yearly
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】
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Weekly Shonen Jump cancels manga after creator admits to schoolgirl groping
Nendroid Face Maker lets you custom design faces for Japan’s most popular anime figure line
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
-
