We investigate this creepy looking candy store only to find that it might just be the sweetest place in all of Tokyo.
Workplace monitoring has never been this cute.
It’s hard to believe this photo of a barista in a Michigan Starbucks is a real photograph of a real person, not an image created by the team at Square Enix.
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Surprisingly, no animal was seriously harmed during the filming of this video – unless you count its bruised ego.
Have you ever seen a mascot play drums? I bet you’d never expect one to be this awesome at it.
Penguins are always popular at zoos and aquariums, and now the aquatic birds are serving as metaphors for some of Japan’s most eligible bachelorettes.
Mario, Pokémon, Link, Star Fox and more are brought to life through the same process used 200 years ago.



















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Japanese fashion brand Heather releases line for people 5 feet and under
Japanese park encourages kids to play with saws, light bonfires for learning experiences
Upcoming themed cafe answers the question “What if Hokusai had opened an eatery?”
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Japanese fashion brand Heather releases line for people 5 feet and under
Japanese park encourages kids to play with saws, light bonfires for learning experiences
Upcoming themed cafe answers the question “What if Hokusai had opened an eatery?”
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Pringles teams up with Hello Kitty for new Sanrio collection in Japan
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March