Annual tradition is more beautiful than ever this year.
Body discovered several days after man passed away.
Bringing the over-the-top soccer moves of Captain Tsubasa to a live stage seems like a crazy idea, but it’s the kind of crazy Ebina has built a career on.
Drawing inspiration from an internationally beloved children’s book, chef creates a hybrid pancake/cookie.
Japan’s nonsmokers hit back against “smoking etiquette”, suggesting the best etiquette would be to quit once and for all.
Pokémon’s 20th theatrical feature is shaping up to be an emotional, lavishly animated look back to the series’ very start.
Android experiment OBJECT took over 200 submissions for ideas and produced these four futuristic products.
If it’s good enough for the country’s elite, we deign to try its surprisingly reasonable offerings.
Sure, Nintendo’s upcoming hybrid system looks cool, but retro gamers are already gushing over this cool customization of a classic console.
Japanese company aims to provide women with a “high-spec” man of their dreams thanks to their rigorous testing and exacting standards (no mention of looks or personality).
In an age where some people have hundreds, or even thousands, of friends on social networking sites, rustling up just three of them will get you a hefty discount.
Come for the unlimited beer, stay for the Japanese-style fried chicken (and probably the ramen).
















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Thousands Protest McDonald’s Online Speech Policy by Tweeting: “The Chicken Tatsuta is Delicious!”
A pack of natto (fermented Japanese soybeans) a day keeps the death away according to study
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Crazy movie coincidence reveals Godzilla’s true weakness: Films called Your Name
We went to Shibuya’s swanky Saunas to sweat away all of our troubles
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
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?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Thousands Protest McDonald’s Online Speech Policy by Tweeting: “The Chicken Tatsuta is Delicious!”
A pack of natto (fermented Japanese soybeans) a day keeps the death away according to study
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Crazy movie coincidence reveals Godzilla’s true weakness: Films called Your Name
We went to Shibuya’s swanky Saunas to sweat away all of our troubles
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
20 things to buy at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Nintendo unveils new Super Mario travel item merch line just in time for midsummer trips【Photos】
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights