Consenting adults generally go to love hotels for the express purpose of getting naked, but how much privacy do they really have?
Eternal rival Seto Kaiba also serves as inspiration for a fashionable anime timepiece of his own.
After making a splash at the box office, Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime leads to something you can pour into a sake cup.
The first 16-bit video game console won’t be manufactured by Sega, though, or even in Japan.
Are you Japanese, American, Korean or Chinese when it comes to smartphone game transactions?
With five different floral designs to choose from, this is one bouquet you’ll want to add to your pencil case.
The ingenious design includes a tiny pull tab on the label that neatly folds itself into a spectacular festive bow with one smooth movement!
The forgotten tactile pleasure of turning a clicky dial to change the television channel can be had again!
It’s like they knew exactly which beloved characters were missing in our hearts and our collections.
These necklaces not only look extremely chic, but subtly show one’s love of the gorgeous swords/men from Touken Ranbu
Sure, Chihiro got to ride a dragon, but her Studio Ghibli anime co-star apparently gets around on a pretty sweet bike.



















Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Cans of 7-Up discontinued in Japan, production quietly stopped last January
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
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
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Cans of 7-Up discontinued in Japan, production quietly stopped last January
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking screen at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Yakuza bosses struggling to upgrade phones from 3G
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service bags and pouches to its anime shop in Japan
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
The Most Beautiful Volleyball Player in the World joins Japanese professional team 【Photos】
Katawa Shoujo visual novel gets Japanese release… Wait, it wasn’t originally in Japanese?!