From graceful Awa Odori dance movements to routines in kimono at a New York subway, these girls are turning heads everywhere they go.
This fall, the Justice League will team up with the most unlikely of allies: a team of Japanese villains known as Eagle Talon.
Dozens of pieces, including urine stream, bundled in set of adult goods for anime figures to pose and play with.
What happens after you roll up this car’s window is bound to give you a good laugh, courtesy of Madoka Magica‘s Mami Tomoe.
This restaurant-machine fusion is one small step for vending, one giant leap for vending-machine-kind.
Japan’s traditional art of paper-folding turns out to be useful in the kitchen too.
Titled My Husband is Too Attractive! I Entered the Family Register of a Hot Guy that Used to be a Woman.
Like that summer in high school you spent flipping burgers at a fast food joint, Mario’s plumbing days are part of his past.
Entertain your guests with a bird that slowly unfurls its wings and flies towards the waxing moon.

















A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
Japan to get new high-speed train connecting Haneda and Narita airports, ease overtourism
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency
How to cook shiitake mushrooms like a Japanese manga character
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers[Pics]
Japan announces plans for twenty-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costs
Tokyo’s giant Pokémon Stamp Rally is back for 2026 with exclusive prizes up for grabs
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views
Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made
Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata
Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan
Studio Ghibli combines anime and craftsmanship in new Totoro and Jiji Gobelin tapestry bags
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
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
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
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
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
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
How to cook shiitake mushrooms like a Japanese manga character
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers[Pics]
Japan announces plans for twenty-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costs
Tokyo’s giant Pokémon Stamp Rally is back for 2026 with exclusive prizes up for grabs
One Piece docking at Round 1 amusement centers in both Japan and the USA
Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata
Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
Kirby Cafe gets even cuter with new summer menu and dishware you can take home[Photos]
Udon pudding is about to shake up the noodle scene in Japan
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Potato-Chip-Flavored Dressing coming to stores in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases a musical diorama based on a touching anime scene from My Neighbour Totoro