It’s time to take a break from that office report and treat your eyes to some floppy ears and cotton tails.
The collected casts of Studio Ghibli’s anime are filled with memorable female characters, but who left the biggest impression on respondents?
The beautifully designed metal replicas are modelled on real-life weapons that come with amazing historical stories.
And that’s even before the sticky liquid starts oozing out of it.
Exploring the many ways wood pieces can slot into each other is the most strangely satisfying experience we’ve had today!
Keep your figurines dust-free and set up in beautiful environments with this easy idea from Japan!
Saya puckers up while showing off a variety of uncannily lifelike facial expressions.
Mr. Sato tracks down a rice omelet unlike any he had ever seen before at a small French cafe in Tokyo’s Koenji.
If you’re a fan of McDonald’s Japan, you might be sad to learn that your favorite item may be the staff’s worst nightmare.
And that’s not the only hit anime the pop star’s offspring are fans of.
Famed Japanese politeness wraps so far back around that it ends up being pretty rude on Osaka train.
You’ll never be lonely burning the midnight oil with one of these exhausted kitties diligently working by your side!
The taste of Japan has been captured in a tub of ice cream with a brand new flavour combination this year.
Onigiri Action World Food Day campaign is donating meals to children in Africa and Asia for every rice ball photo shared online with its hashtag.

















Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e
Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
New littering fine now being enforced in some of Tokyo’s most heavily touristed areas
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
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e
Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
New littering fine now being enforced in some of Tokyo’s most heavily touristed areas
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to remain closed for the summer following stabbing incident
And now, a crazy-looking way to stay cool this summer, from Japan’s crazy gadget company
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
The best yakiniku restaurant menu items to order if you’re surrounded by lovey-dovey couples
Japanese government postpones proposals to restrict real estate purchases by foreigners
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition Frappuccino inspired by espresso affogato