Yes, you, too, might become a double-medalist in the Olympics, but only if you eat your instant curry!
If you ever wanted to see a literal pile of baby pandas, this is the research facility you need to visit.
Suddenly, we’re really frightened by the game’s promise that there are Pokémon all around us.
When “the customer is God” starts to go to the customers’ head, one hero stands to put things in perspective.
With exclusive merchandise and ten cute designs to collect, it’s the tastiest place to find Wally in Japan this year!
This is about as much love for the classic anime and manga as you’ll ever see stuffed into one piece of artwork.
The awesome merchandise included in the special reward points program makes this the ultimate credit card for anime vocaloid fans.
The King of the Monsters has his cinema dominance challenged by hit anime Your Name, and it won’t be the first time he’s been defeated by a movie with that title.
Mos Burger gives us one more reason to love it as we visit the Mos Bar in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood.
The super-cute collaboration with popular “Relaxed Bear” character Rilakkuma includes two special doll models and a life-sized, functional backpack.
Japan Rail has just released a list of the most rare and frequently lost items found on their trains, and when they’re most likely to find them.
After a recent announcement that the series will end, net users are buzzing that a sudden 2014 change in the comic actually predicted its conclusion.
The makers of Cup Noodles are betting that somewhere out there is a person who wants a 10-kilo pillow and instant noodles.
It might sound like a strange coupling, but there’s actually a valid reason for this six-part collection!


















The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Viral tweet suggests Japanese convenience store ripping off customers with donuts, so we investigate
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Lipton releases… Pudding Milk Tea in Japan?!?
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
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
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Lipton releases… Pudding Milk Tea in Japan?!?
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Bandai cancels gacha/blind-buy system for anime cosmetics, will let fans choose what they buy
Live-action Ghibli Princess Mononoke stage play tickets are now on sale
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026
Japan’s Mister Donut Japan tries its hand at Taiwanese-style street food donuts
49-year-old Japanese shut-in spends weeks living with corpse of mother who died at home
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production