Because when it comes to anime, video games, and personal hygiene, you can love all three.
27 years after the first 8-to-16-bit Nintendo video game migration, it might be time to do it all over again, so we called the company to see if they’d give us any more info.
Genius sweets fan’s technique takes only seconds, requires no special equipment.
The company behind Mitsuya Cider apologizes for their thoughtlessness in glorifying reckless behavior in their ad.
Usually, when someone says they have a train room in their home, it’s filled with models, but this guy decided to rebuild an actual train carriage inside his house!
In a country filled with great bakeries, you’ve got to do something special to stand out, and this shop/cafe in downtown Tokyo does just that.
Low-tech idea yields high-tech-looking results.
Nintendo is suing a go-kart and costume rental business for infringing on their Mario Kart copyright.
Experience the moving moment from the film, and see the night sky as it would have actually appeared!
Sushi from the grocery store gets an extra touch of class thanks to one tiny tweak.
Wait, is anime otakuism hereditary?!?














Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history 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
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Starbucks opens special telecommuting branch in Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood【Photos】
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
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Starbucks opens special telecommuting branch in Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood【Photos】
Pot Noodles prove too much for Japanese taste buds
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
We test out Japanese megastore Don Quijote’s new mega-affordable smart watch
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Anime-style novel contest in Japan bans alternate reality stories and teen protagonists
We both do and do not recommend hiking to Tokyo’s beautiful mountain beer garden in midsummer