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.
Handsome anime-style archer is sure to defeat all his foes…as long as “nice abs” are a weapon.
Finally, what virtual reality was intended to do this whole time: let you fire a powerful wave of energy at those who have wronged you.
The University of Tokyo is a difficult school to get into, and also around, it seems.


















Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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]
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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
Yoshinoya gets into fancy fish, but is the cheap beef king reaching too far? [Taste test]
Nendroid Face Maker lets you custom design faces for Japan’s most popular anime figure line
Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]
U.S. government reportedly planning to close Nagoya consulate