The dispute between the two Korean nations took a really odd turn when North Korea accused their southern counterpart of releasing deadly snakes along the border.
Gyms and PokéStops found near sites including monument to children who died in the atomic blast and from related sickness.
No longer just a ball of tears, the Smile Ball is here to change the way you think about onions.
The Guinness World record-holding game joins up with the Guinness World record-holding rice paddy to create a Dragon Quest artwork on a massive scale.
Pokémon Trainers don’t need comfortable shoes as long as they have one of the relaxing gadgets.
We take a tour of the Zombie Museum and learn a little about life…and death. Well, pretty much only death actually.
Test your knowledge of Japanese trends by spotting the “buzz points” in this action-packed commercial.
Japanese netizens have cracked the code revealing when Pokémon GO takes place in the Poké-timeline.
The popular app is sweeping through the country, transforming dogs and cats into cute new creatures with round and furry mouse-style ears.
Having trouble playing the game with one hand holding onto your umbrella? Now we’ll show you how to stay dry while keeping both hands free for catching Pokémon!



















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】
Japanese smart mirror with sexy anime voice will feed women compliments, read their moods【Video】
Is the magical Flying Ball that’s trending on Japanese TikTok as easy to use as it looks?
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】
Japanese smart mirror with sexy anime voice will feed women compliments, read their moods【Video】
Is the magical Flying Ball that’s trending on Japanese TikTok as easy to use as it looks?
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
It looks so real! Attack on Titan face packs included in beauty magazine VOCE
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
All-you-can-eat cheeseburgers offered by Burger King Japan for its 1,495-calorie King Yeti burger
The poop ice cream to end all poop ice creams
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers