We ask the difficult questions, like what the hell is a “happening bar?”
One-piece undergarment promises the joy of feeling panties on your upper body too.
Fans of trains and felines enjoyed a trip with rescue cats recently, all for a good cause.
The anime artists who gave us another look at famous witch Kiki turn their talents to bringing Heidi into the 21st century.
We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: cats rule the world. Maybe that even includes the spiritual world?
Twitter wants you to help find the people taken in these beautiful black-and-white photos from Japan’s past.
Theme park announces its first-ever tie-up with the pair of massively popular anime, video game franchises.
The palatial room can be found at a hotel that accommodates the Japanese Emperor on his travels.
Put the money you would have spent on sleeping in a fancier room towards a longer stay in Japan at this Shinjuku hotel.
Cats from a Japanese cat island give their best performance in a music video designed to lure the famous musician to their shores.


















Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Mister Donut becomes “Mrs. Donut” for sweet new Mrs. Green Apple collaboration
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
Shizuoka police inspector punished for playing crane games on duty
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine’s Sanrio freebies
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule