We discovered an unexpected sight during a recent trip to an IKEA in the suburbs of Tokyo.
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This plushie of Kirby’s video game co-star wasn’t broken, but it got fixed anyway.
Why just hand your loved ones money when you can send them on an adventure? The experience is priceless!
Watch this clever hamster smash her way through the game, complete with an adorable detour down the pipe.
A Muslim man being detained at a Yokohama immigration center was served pork and has gone on a hunger strike in protest.
And to think, for all these years we’ve been using timed electronics like a bunch of chumps!
We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
Or, at the very least, they would make a fantastic urban fantasy young adult novel series.
Gen Urobuchi is penning script for the King of the Monsters’ first-ever animated theatrical feature.
See just how much hair a dog can shed during a routine shampoo in this series of impressive before-and-after photos.


















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Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Weekly Shonen Jump teams up with Georgia to bring us limited-edition manga-printed coffee cans
7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets season is underway right now!
Did the Akira manga predict the coronavirus epidemic?
Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
Official microwaveable Cup Noodle-Use Measuring Cup is now a reality, could be yours if you act fast