Jaw-dropping graduation project has audiences salivating for more from this one-person powerhouse.
The popular yakiniku chain is offering the set for the duration of the summer at participating locations throughout Japan.
Even before it was called Your Name, Makoto Shinkai knew he wanted his film to be different from its predecessors.
Our favorite manga PI and sniper Ryo Saeba, aka City Hunter, will be coming to the big screen in 2019 from France!
Sora teams up with Woody and Buzz to battle the heartless in a crossover first for the hit series.
A former correctional officer recounts one experience of an execution in detail, because he can never forget.
What better way to convince your spouse to stop cheating than by hiring a “friend” to tell them to quit?
Dainashi shows the stamina of a warrior as he drums the extremely high tempo theme songs to every stage.
If we can put a man on the moon, why can’t we have robots deliver our sushi? Oh, wait, apparently we can do that too.
Eiichiro Oda asks fans to keep reading the manga “a little longer” as series celebrates 20th anniversary.
With photo booths, cosplaying staff, and costume rental for diners, this is one of the most unusual food courts you’ll find in Japan.



















Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Mister Donut becomes “Mrs. Donut” for sweet new Mrs. Green Apple collaboration
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
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
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Mister Donut becomes “Mrs. Donut” for sweet new Mrs. Green Apple collaboration
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule
Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos]
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
3-second salt company jingle becomes #1 karaoke song in Japan across all genres