Photos show just how much the capital of Japan and the King of the Monsters have grown in 60 years.
The attention to detail and sheer beauty of each piece shines through as if made by descending Angels.
The kitchen is the heart of the house, but don’t worry. This one only looks like it’s covered in blood.
This cat’s hilariously well-timed, meow-filled responses are convincing the world he understands Japanese!
Kirito and his fellow virtual reality adventurers to be portrayed by real-world actors.
Exeggutor turns into a tall palm tree for the new Pokémon Sun and Moon games and fans have wasted no time in making fun of him with a slew of hilarious memes!
Non-Japanese applicants also being accepted for unique housing program from interior goods brand Mujirushi.
Godzilla is following Dragon Ball Z and Evangelion with a multi-sensory theater attraction at Universal Studios Japan.
Best of all, you can fold your own for just a couple of bucks.
They won’t help you talk with other Sailor Senshi, but your lips will look and feel fantastic.
With Nintendo’s Classic Mini system filling fans with nostalgic euphoria, Sega couldn’t help cutting in on the action a few weeks later with their own mini system based on the Mega Drive (a.k.a. Genesis), preloaded with games but also allowing other cartridges to be plugged in.

















Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Disney’s Japanese New Year’s plushies and figures are ready to make oshogatsu cuter than ever
Japanese city abolishes 88th birthday celebratory money gift because people are living longer
Popular anime declares “Boys can be princesses too,” prompts apology from Japanese resort hotel
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Pokémon Master Ball engagement ring case is sure to help you catch your beloved’s heart
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Popular anime declares “Boys can be princesses too,” prompts apology from Japanese resort hotel
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Pokémon Master Ball engagement ring case is sure to help you catch your beloved’s heart
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
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]
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Cheapest convenience store bento ever? This boxed lunch warms the heart for less than two bucks
Celebrate “Educational Candy Day” with a traditional Japanese game made of candy
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
The most expensive fish sausage we could find in Tokyo divides our opinions, empties our wallet