Spring can’t come soon enough for this employee on morning cleaning duty.
Don’t mistake crows for being dumb birds. They will remember your face and never forget you!
There’s been plenty of controversy about the casting and plot, but something else jumps out at me in the latest preview.
This mesmerising video gives us a unique perspective of what it’s like to be a Japanese “hikikomori” social recluse.
If the town is nice enough to put up a sign for you, you may as well use it.
Weren’t able to make it to a performance of the anime stage show? Not to worry, you can now watch it anytime you want!
From Harley Quinn terrorising Captain America to Deadpool stealing Thor’s hammer, these creative scenes are brimming with superhero personality.
It’s unclear if this rogue group of city workers were fully aware of the acronym they made for themselves or not.
If you’re an anime fan planning to make a pilgrimage to the real-life inspiration for Your Name’s location, your bus has arrived.
To celebrate Manga Day in Japan, RocketNews24’s best artist has some tips to help add some flare to an average Joe’s drawing.
Pikachu and pals are here to help you see plus protect your peepers during prolonged PC sessions.
You won’t be able to “Lego” of this page without finding out more about this Lego-like burger.
The Mayor of Beppu is delivering on his promise of a hot spring amusement park with tickets, fireworks and home-delivered onsen water for patrons.
Our reporter tried to uncover the truth behind “AKB48 Non Yuu” and their mysterious phone number.
Having trouble thinking of a name for your new kitty? Here are Japanese feline fans’ favorite choices.


















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
10 Japanese expressions that sound delightfully strange and funny when translated
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
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
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
10 Japanese expressions that sound delightfully strange and funny when translated
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Japanese bathroom has a clever countermeasure for guys who pee on the floor at the urinal【Photos】