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.
Iron Man’s photo account of Comic Con in New York is a beautiful reminder of the bonds that tie fans and cosplayers together.
Given the swiftness and strength with which Nintendo’s legal team reacts to fan games, we have to assume this one is already on borrowed time.

















Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Tochigi man shares his family’s process for creating 16 years worth of rice paddy art
Starbucks Japan puts a bow on peach season with new limited-edition Peach Creamy Tea Latte
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
Potato-Chip-Flavored Dressing coming to stores in Japan
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Climbing season officially opens for Japan’s Mt. Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country
Japan now has a Pokémon airport that features every species of Flying-type ever[Video]
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata
Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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]
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
Potato-Chip-Flavored Dressing coming to stores in Japan
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Climbing season officially opens for Japan’s Mt. Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country
Japan now has a Pokémon airport that features every species of Flying-type ever[Video]
Kurokawa Onsen celebrates 40 years of its beloved bathing pass with redesign, summer festivities
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Grandpa Sensei solo art exhibition returning to Tokyo and he’ll be there every day of it
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Raw chicken dishes to be regulated by Japanese government
Foreign tourists injured in Nissan GT-R crash near Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Japan to get new high-speed train connecting Haneda and Narita airports, ease overtourism