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.
Now you can get your flying fish soup stock at any time of the day or night in Japan’s capital.
This may be the best deal ever for fans of beer and shochu sours who’re tight on cash and time.
This limited-edition flavour tastes just like the matcha you would get at a formal Japanese tea ceremony!
Who knew chocolate confectioneries and civil engineering could be such a great combination?


















Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
A letter from our reporter’s deceased mother arrives at just the right time
Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa’s bar pops up in real-world Tokyo, and we stop by for drinks[Photos]
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
Is Mister Donut’s all-you-can-eat Donut Buffet still worth it?
Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs
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
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa’s bar pops up in real-world Tokyo, and we stop by for drinks[Photos]
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
Is Mister Donut’s all-you-can-eat Donut Buffet still worth it?
Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
This historical Kyoto zen garden is hosting a guitar and beatbox concert
Squeezy Tanuki Testicle toys once again appear in Japanese gacha machines
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Looney Tunes is now an adorable anime series with Looney Tunes Gokko[Videos]
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
We turn to a shady Amazon Japan gadget to try to stop Tokyo crows from stealing our hangers
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away