As their third holiday drink this year, Starbucks Japan will be offering baked apples in drinkable form – served either hot or cold!
Nyango Star must have apple-cat nerves of steel as he absolutely kills a performance of X Japan songs in front of a discerning audience.
You might see RocketNews24’s itasha, the Mr. Sato Car, driving through your neighborhood. Just follow the sounds of people retching!
Surprisingly, dancing with a pair of shoes on his head like a bunny rabbit is not the most shocking thing Piko Taro does in this new video clip.
The popular characters from the iconic TV series dress up in leopard print and sing in Engrish for Japan’s younger generation.
Japanese netizens are puzzled by Vietnamese convenience stores using increasingly minor characters from Doraemon for their popular steamed buns.
Who beats out religious proponents and yakuza for the most feared customer to encounter at a mobile phone counter?
A new survey reveals that a startling number of Japanese workers are literally losing sleep over their stressful jobs.
RocketNews24’s P.K. Sanjun goes in search of the overall ages where women are at their hottest. His finds both surprised him and proved a little controversial.
Get out the tissues because this hand-drawn thank-you manga from creator to fan will hit you right in the feels.
Our reporter with the larger-than-life character gives us his verdict on the equally giant sweet.




















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Pizza Hut adds a “too much coriander” pizza to its lineup in Japan
The magic is back! Adorable Sailor Moon gashapon transformation toys to be re-released this year
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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]
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
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Pizza Hut adds a “too much coriander” pizza to its lineup in Japan
The magic is back! Adorable Sailor Moon gashapon transformation toys to be re-released this year
Why is it so hard to find hot sake in convenience stores in Japan?
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Starbucks Japan brings sakura sweets to the table for cherry blossom season 2024
Mister Donut wows matcha lovers in Japan with new Dora Matcha doughnuts
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls