This video perfectly illustrates why not to sign up to your local police force if you’re rhythmically challenged.
Thanks to Pokémon GO, Hollywood executives are reportedly super-interested (again) in the idea of a live-action Pokémon movie.
Park reveals project is bigger than Wizarding World of Harry Potter, gives tentative opening date.
The freaky feline is giving people chills with its uncanny resemblance to one of Japan’s most terrifying horror movie stars.
Need help penning that graphic novel of a cupid with a chip on its shoulder? Look no further.
The little known daughter of ukiyo-e legend Hokusai is the main character in this animated featured film.
When your battery is running low and you forgot your charger, why rely on your friends? Make a little charge in your life.
Hope you don’t have anything important to do today, because these two kitties are about to convince you that you need a nap right now.
Pokémon Go has become the latest app sensation but it’s still not available to download in Japan!
Mamoru Hosoda has made a name for himself as one of the most respected anime directors working today, so why do most of his films lack A-list anime voice actors?
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
New picture book for the cat fanatic that loves furry balls
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Weekly
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Monthly
- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Yearly
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Make Tracks to Tokyo’s Train Bars
We throw a bubble party at our cheap countryside house in Japan【Video】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Flower Ice Cream becomes Japan’s newest breathtaking dessert
“What the hell are you doing to my woman?” attacker asks man feeding stray cat in Tokyo park
-
