Sushi from the grocery store gets an extra touch of class thanks to one tiny tweak.
Wait, is anime otakuism hereditary?!?
We cannot say with 100 percent certainty that a giant robot did not intervene at the last minute.
The Rock transforms into the most famous Pocket Monster of all to delight his daughter.
Hardcore hospitality recalled in comical recreation.
From modern art to classic Noh, with world-class shopping and dining to boot. Let’s take a look!
The tree is said to curse those who draw near, but thankfully divine protection is available nearby.
These legs turned heads on the weekend as they ran on the wind like a character in a video game.
Age is no barrier to beauty when you feel comfortable in your own skin.
On the Road to Recovery: The People of America and Kumamoto Join Together is a beautiful clip that encourages the people of Kumamoto to be positive during recovery efforts.
People around Japan are spreading news of the J-Alert System and the manual that explains what to do in the event of an armed attack.
If there was an award for most male-on-male kisses in a mainstream music video, this idol group would take home first prize.
You’ll see yourself destroying Freeza, even though everyone else won’t be able to see a thing.
You know things are getting serious when the lead singer of Echo & the Bunnymen throws in the towel.
Anime-inspired traditional fashion items include a Cerberus ornament that clamps onto the yukata sash.















The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Uniqlo’s high-end sunglasses are a fashion minefield for anyone who isn’t Mr. Sato
Eating cheap sushi in a narrow building in Tokyo is an adventure for bold diners
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Police in Osaka file charges against resident for serial pigeon/crow feeding
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Viral tweet suggests Japanese convenience store ripping off customers with donuts, so we investigate
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
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
Eating cheap sushi in a narrow building in Tokyo is an adventure for bold diners
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Police in Osaka file charges against resident for serial pigeon/crow feeding
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Viral tweet suggests Japanese convenience store ripping off customers with donuts, so we investigate
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Hayao Miyazaki’s Whisper of the Heart concept art revealed in new Ghibli illustration book
Lipton releases… Pudding Milk Tea in Japan?!?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
49-year-old Japanese shut-in spends weeks living with corpse of mother who died at home