Itomori may not be an actual city, but here’s where the hometown of Your Name’s female lead would be in real-life Japan.
Fans of Love Live! Sunshine!! will no doubt want to get their hands on a pair of Love Live! nippers.
The Marine Corps members carried an ill woman for two miles to safety. Read More
Unfortunately, we won’t be getting a Bulbasaur Broccoli McFlurry, but the new dessert looks equally amazing.
Fully charged battery shown completely draining in one minute in video.
Patrons will be able to immerse themselves in the world of a classic shojo manga through this collaborative cafe.
The pretty beast turned heads everywhere as she trotted through the streets of the anime and manga loving neighbourhood.
Two of the characters in the Pokémon anime’s original trio of travelling friends have been replaced in I Choose You.
The Western comic icon gets a warm reception from the character designers responsible for some of anime’s biggest hits.
We get our hands on one of Japan’s most sought-after souvenirs to find out what makes them so popular.
Never eaten beef and cake in the same bite? Neither had we, until now, but we’re glad we finally did.
Employees show increased ability to eat lightning, crap thunder, and actually go home on time.
Big eyes + tiny mouths = terrifyingly large teeth?
MOST POPULAR
Now
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Japanese fast food chain serves up burgers with Camembert “buns”
Weekly
- 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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years- Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Monthly
- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- 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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Yearly
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Japanese fast food chain serves up burgers with Camembert “buns”
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Chrono Trigger comes to Japan’s capsule toy gacha machines
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Dance Dance Revolution Classic mini console set to bring the beat back in micro style【Video】
-
