Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
The new release is a great example of how big companies can support local businesses in the wake of a disaster.
After staring at his phone and almost crashing into a blind pedestrian in Tokyo, our reporter decided to walk a mile in his shoes.
If you want it, you’ll have to move quick, before Nintendo banishes it to the Twilight Realm.
Green tea has a permanent spot in the Japanese ice cream lineup, but Häagen-Dazs shows us there’s room for roasted hojicha too!
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the cherry blossoms? Then it’s time to enjoy some sakura curry.
This Mother’s Day, give Mom some panties, Japanese lingerie maker suggests
When you were a kid, your mom bought your underwear for you, but are you comfortable returning the favor?
The candymakers are now trying to track down David Beckham’s son after a puzzling turn of events.
Hello Kitty’s frog buddy sits with lonely diners, entices with adorable, delicious food and drinks.
Mr. Sato was feeling in a rut with his progression as a pole dancer, so he decided to take action and improve his core strength.
KFC Japan’s newest sweet offering is a beautiful green drink that looks to be eye-popping as well as thirst-quenching!
The long-awaited release of the Muji Hut has finally arrived, and the first lots for sale come complete with a garden.




















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
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Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Chic samurai coats from Japan are here to keep fashion warriors warm through the winter
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Our Reporter Discovers Penis Disguised as Goomba, Nintendo’s Online Police on the Case Moments Later
Osaka man reserved and cancelled 1,873 seats at two baseball games to get more space for self