Witness history in the making as the first ever musical album composed by a news-oriented website (we assume) hits iTunes and Amazon this July!
Bright, fresh, breezy, and nowhere safe to pick your nose or scratch your arse?
Lotteria, the craziest fast food chain in Japan, ups the insanity with its new ghost pepper sauce sandwich.
The self-loving products manufacturer goes above and beyond in customer service.
The unofficial ambassador for Shibuya and Harajuku makes sure to keep the statue of famously loyal dog Hachiko clean.
Some of the reasons Japan loves vending machines have nothing to do with an aging society of love of robots.
If you thought there was a lot of change between your couch cushions, you should check out escalators in Japan.
Apparently it’s not just Japanese idol singers themselves who can cause a scandal by being chummy with the group’s fans.
Non-porcine traffic forced to use the slow lane.
From lounging cross-legged on a chair to passing flat-out on a slice of bread, these napping cats look completely cozy.
What happens when you put the kanji for “skin” and “meat” together? Uh, not what you think.
Just in time for summer vacation, the Japanese P.E. uniform gets transformed into something for grown-ups.

















Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Real-world Pokémon Diamond and Pearl! Playing with Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Excavation Kits【Pics】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
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
Real-world Pokémon Diamond and Pearl! Playing with Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Excavation Kits【Pics】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Mysterious mountain village is home to Christ’s grave and an ancient pyramid
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it