Instead of resorting to punishment, this supermarket manager tries to solve the root of the problem in this heartwarming tale of second chances.
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For a limited time, the MACCHA HOUSE cafe in Kyoto will be collaborating with Sanrio’s well-loved apathetic egg, Gudetama!
We spent a day taking photos from the back of a pick-up truck in the Philippines. This is what we saw…
If you’ve ever wanted to swim with whale sharks but weren’t sure if it’s an eco-friendly idea or not, then this article is for you.
It looks like it belongs in Japan, but it’s another Asian country that’s laid claim to the delicious-looking sweet.
This Singaporean ad shows that there’s nothing more unbearable than rubbing down beautiful ladies all day.
With one of the lowest birth rates in the world, activists in Singapore are using clever advertising campaigns and humor to try to trigger a baby boom.
The helpful pooch in this commercial from Thailand proves that dogs really are man’s best friend.
Singaporeans remember David Bowie fondly, as well as his 1980s documentary in which the Southeast Asian city-state appeared.
Don’t have the cash or time for an appointment with a masseuse? No worries; this new massage hoodie promises to work out your knots while you sit back and relax.
Filipino impersonator Paolo Ballesteros works his make-up magic yet again, this time transforming himself into the ladies of Miss Universe.



















Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】
Dragon Ball anime cafes set to open in Tokyo and Osaka next month
Where will you go this summer? Here are the top 10 Japanese swimming spots with the nicest water
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】
Dragon Ball anime cafes set to open in Tokyo and Osaka next month
Where will you go this summer? Here are the top 10 Japanese swimming spots with the nicest water
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Ghibli Window Wall Art series turns any wall into a portal to an anime wonderland【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Hundreds of otaku line up to get spanked by anime voice actress at Tokyo event
Taste testing popular Korean and Japanese snacks that look similar: Pocky vs. Pepero