Slimes draw near following conclusion of rice field art project.
Only two Japanese-made films have ever earned more, and one of them is about to get knocked down a slot by Makoto Shinkai’s runaway hit.
Annual event owes its existence to fortuitous wordplay and appreciation of strips of exposed thigh.
This brand new space has 5,000 books for guests to read, a special bar stocked with local beers, and bunks inside the shelves to sleep in.
The new orange flag warning system aims to help those at sea become aware of an earthquake or tsunami before it’s too late.
The new gadget is part of the celebrations for the Dragon Ball anime’s 30th anniversary, which first aired on February 26, 1986.
Saint Young Men, a popular manga series starring the two religious figures, will make the jump to live-action next year.
They might have an average age of 59 years between them, but these ladies show they can still kick it with the young crowd in this new dance video.
SpaceWorld’s “Aquarium of Ice” has been under fire by animal rights supporters for their unique attraction. But is it really all that it seems?
Russian President Vladimir Putin shows his playful side by only making a veiled threat against neighboring countries.
It doesn’t take a wind god and a thunder god to explain how good your car is, but it certainly helps.


















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
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
We try the new Family Mart Uji matcha sweets before they go on sale in Japan
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
App that buys your receipts crashes within hours of release due to too many users
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
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
We try the new Family Mart Uji matcha sweets before they go on sale in Japan
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
App that buys your receipts crashes within hours of release due to too many users
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Did the Akira manga predict the coronavirus epidemic?
Japan has a special foil for roasting sweet potatoes at home, and it’s like having a time machine
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Osaka man finds stranger eating in his kitchen at night, stranger dies shortly after
Japanese Scottish Fold Motimaru grabs Guinness World Record for most watched cat on YouTube
Luxembourg-based hobbyist’s video game dioramas are epic, wonderfully nerdy, and not for sale