Russia
”I can’t even comment on such delusion,” says security council deputy chairman, but still recommends ritual disembowelment.
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead.
One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.
Says that “the trampling of a peaceful and democratic Ukraine by unjustified force is a challenge to democracy.”
The authorities probably know who he is, but now the question becomes what to do with him.
President Putin chocolate is one of five recommended items you can buy at this specialty food store.
French baguettes, garbage bags, and dozens of painted eggs are just some of the ingenious props used to get the job done in this golden anime spoof video.
In an age fraught with international tensions, a new movie co-produced by Russia and Japan sends a powerful message that love transcends language and borders.
Perhaps even stranger still, this particular person has achieved an almost cult-like status among some Japanese women.
”You wanna be my friend?” the songs asks, and the answer seems to be “Yes!”



















New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Why Japanese doesn’t need swear words
Don’t like drinking with the boss? No Promotion For You!
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Should this Japanese game developer be annoyed with “similar” release by other studio?
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
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Why Japanese doesn’t need swear words
Don’t like drinking with the boss? No Promotion For You!
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Should this Japanese game developer be annoyed with “similar” release by other studio?
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Pokémon cakes appear in Japan, but there’s something odd about the collection
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Life-size Thomas the Tank Engine begins running on Japanese railroad
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】