In order to figure out what might be in the bag this year, we have to look to the past to see the future!
Complaint shows startling lack of knowledge about video game history, but still might be valid.
If you’re a Pokémon fan who plans on getting out of bed sometime today, you’ll want these.
There’s just something about seeing your favorite anime movie scenes take the form of delicious food that makes you want to go back again and again.
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.









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Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Tourists brave Typhoon Jangmi to queue at two famous sites in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot
The Japan Burger Championship 2026 in Yokohama next month is the ultimate battle of the beef
Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
Sushi Pizza surprises diners in one of the best food destinations in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e
7-Eleven Japan adds a new watermelon smoothie to its convenience stores…but is it worth the hype?
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Japanese government postpones proposals to restrict real estate purchases by foreigners
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to remain closed for the summer following stabbing incident
Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
New littering fine now being enforced in some of Tokyo’s most heavily touristed areas