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.
The 58 year-old winner’s mother and daughter say they’re entitled to part of his winnings and went as far as to stage a protest at the local city office.
An old man seriously injured in an accident in China was dumped by the ambulance after they confirmed he was dead.
Indulge in your Poké-passion with special Alola region Pokémon figurines or a gorgeously illustrated artbook.



















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Does the Fukuryumon Chinese restaurant in Koenji offer the best lunch deal in Tokyo?
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
We turn to a shady Amazon Japan gadget to try to stop Tokyo crows from stealing our hangers
Holy Fungus Mud Volleyball is Japan’s most filthily beautifying bacteria event of the summer!
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
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
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
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
We turn to a shady Amazon Japan gadget to try to stop Tokyo crows from stealing our hangers
Holy Fungus Mud Volleyball is Japan’s most filthily beautifying bacteria event of the summer!
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Foreign tourist needs ambulance to pick him up at Mt. Fuji after hiking closed trail
Police in Osaka file charges against resident for serial pigeon/crow feeding
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
Zunda Shake vending machine lets you taste samurai culture in milkshake form
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Is Mister Donut’s all-you-can-eat Donut Buffet still worth it?
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio