Variety-packed portfolio ranges from classic anime to modern mobile game hits.
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In colors and application techniques, the two countries go their separate ways when it comes to cosmetics.
After originally omitting Japan from the world map, a PyeongChang Olympic website fixes the mistake only to have it erased again weeks later.
It looks like some graphic designer was aiming for the gold medal in passive-aggressiveness.
The characters of Ghibli’s anime films live in our hearts, and in this amazing video, they live in our towns too.
Yeah, your grandma is cool, but does she have a YouTube channel with over 290,000 subscribers?
Persona 5’s opening animation has style to spare, but gamers in Korea took issue with one character’s fashion sense.
With his chiselled jaw, steely gaze, and model good looks, this bodyguard has been stealing the spotlight wherever he goes.
Had your fill of Pokémon Go? Use this device to play classic Game Boy-era games on your phone’s display!
The viral hit makers from Japan and South Korea get together to show us their awesome new dance moves.
This hilarious clip shows every detail of the unexpected event, including the moment the deflated Pikachu attempts to get back on stage.
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.



















Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Does this egg timer from Japanese 100-yen store Daiso really work?
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Old postcards reveal famous Japanese tourist spots as they appeared 100 years ago
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
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
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Does this egg timer from Japanese 100-yen store Daiso really work?
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Old postcards reveal famous Japanese tourist spots as they appeared 100 years ago
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack