This cool mock-up shows that writers at Beep predicted a console very different from the one we would all come to know and love.
If this is what Japanese farmers look like, you can stick me on a train to the nearest country town.
Cat meets toast! Read more to learn all about this simple, yet creative internet craze that’s sweeping Japan.
Now’s your change to look just like John, Paul, George, and Ringo did when they first touched down in Tokyo in 1966.
After living in Tokyo for ten years, our Osaka-born writer Seiji Nakazawa shares some experiences from his hometown he thought were normal but actually weren’t.
Don’t let the machines do all the work! Learn how to take control of your butthole’s destiny with these demonstrations.
No strings or CG here; it’s all science and craftsmanship.
Japanese brides are taking control of their Western-style weddings with a uniquely Japanese flair.
Laugh, cry, sing, and scream along with everyone at all of the plot twists and turns (even though we all know what’s going to happen)!

















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New picture book for the cat fanatic that loves furry balls
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]
Pokémon Cafe’s new Mega Charizard curry plate is a work of art in more ways than one
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship