There’re a lot of reasons to want to visit Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza, but their importance goes even beyond the vast range of savory dumplings.
A spinning reel of enticing flavour possibilities was used to introduce the new star ingredient.
We kid you not, this book has the stones to feature a very specific part of a male cat’s anatomy.
Believe it or not, some people don’t like Makoto Shinkai’s newest anime, and one comment in particular has him feeling angry.
Young Thomas seems to be pulling a cargo of fashionable nightmares.
Here’s how the Prime Minister of Japan going for a drive is different from when you or I do it.
A manga artist with a talent for sketching famous manga characters on the fly impresses backstage at this year’s Jump Festa.
Pokémon lovers rejoice! There’s now a whole new way to celebrate your fandom with these Pikachu-themed lunch boxes now on sale in South Korea!
We take Japan’s simple pleasure of a steamed cake and push it to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Some would call these anime’s proudest traditions, but not the respondents of a poll who’re craving something different.
Third-grader who’s too smart for his own good gets science test question wrong for very dumb reason.
”Working like a dog” has never looked so adorable as it does with this Shiba Inu.


















Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Japan’s gorgeous Mt. Fuji chocolate cake lets you eat the mountain instead of climb it【Photos】
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Japan’s gorgeous Mt. Fuji chocolate cake lets you eat the mountain instead of climb it【Photos】
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Kentucky matcha?!? KFC Japan now has frozen green tea dessert beverages
Ice cream in fried tofu? Taste-testing ice cream inari, a substitute for ice cream cones【Taste test】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Well-known Old Testament stories manifested as cute zippered pouches【Pics】
McDonald’s Japan is now adding to my giant pile of home delivery junk mail
At under a buck, Tokyo restaurant’s all-you-can-eat fried chicken is a ticket to poultry paradise
Zombie pizza of hell rises in Japan, restaurant claims no responsibility if it grosses you out