We bet that even the shrewdest fans can’t guess what the full compensation for this job is.
No need to choose who’s the best girl when you can let brain activity sensors make the selection for you.
What’s blue and sweet and perfect with toast or yogurt? It’s blue apple jam from Aomori Prefecture!
Use a Japanese sword and throw shuriken stars like a ninja for less than ten bucks in the heart of Tokyo!
Tormented grade schooler didn’t have to look far for proof that someday things could be better.
From a melon soda monster to a mummy filled with purple ooze, these awesome new designs and flavours make this range one of their best releases yet!
All the things anime fans have come to expect from the acclaimed director are present and accounted for, but is that enough?
When you are hungering for a sweet treat, these cheap, little chocolates should do the trick!
Some cats are cute enough to be models, while others are so beloved they get to have their very own shoe collection.
We’ve come to accept most of the oddities we see in manga and anime, but have you ever wondered just how much of it is, well, unrealistic?
Satoshi is set to go to school for the first time ever starting this fall, but what does that mean for the Pokémon animated timeline?
Anime has plenty of rousing anthems, but some are calling this data downright depressing.
Japanese Twitter users weigh in with their thoughts on the bizarre print and the fate of the frog who made it.
Amazingly generous arcade makes the diabolically difficult game super easy in celebration of something that had the entire town feeling good.
New generation shows new tastes in subtly personalizing school uniforms, according to survey.
















Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
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
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
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
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
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
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
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
Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan’s Baby Bird Reincarnation sofa bed — So cozy you won’t want to go back to being a human?
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Japan’s snack of almonds and whole fish might not be for everyone【Taste test】
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean