Whenever there’s a slow news day at the office, we do what any journalist would and attempt to toy with the forces of nature.
Many, many schoolgirls are involved.
According to Nestlé Japan, this is the first new nationwide Kit Kat series they’ve released in six years.
Just watching this video gives us serious anxiety, but luckily this player clears this stage with ease — and they were only one of a handful players to accomplish this feat!
Smartphone game sees the handsome teens’ attentions pulled away from their key chains and plushies.
For anyone who didn’t play the games, or just wants to see some iconic moments animated, tune in for Generations!
The original creator of Mario shows us how easy it is to play Nintendo’s first smartphone game, Super Mario Run.
Tokyo Game Show 2016 got under way today with the first of two press-only days (the public event will be held over the weekend!), and RocketNews24 was on the scene!
Only available in certain countries for a limited time, these regional cakes come with a number of gorgeous details.
Say hello to Shuetsu Sato, the man whose handcrafted packing-tape masterpieces guide millions every day.
History buffs and cosplay fans won’t just look like samurai, but eat like them too on their visit to Kamakura.
There are six crazy straps in this collection, but can you guess what they’re meant to represent?



















50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[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
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[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
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Pics of Pikachu packs from a day of Pokémon hunting in Yokohama【Video】
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour
Deer are appearing in Osaka City, may have wandered there from Nara[Video]
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
How to try the viral 7-Eleven smoothie hack in Japan