While Tay, Microsoft US’s deep-learning AI chatbot, devolves into a horrifying racist, Microsoft Japan’s Rinna has other things on her mind…
Lineup to eventually include lingerie sets for all five central cast members, plus nightgowns for the two biggest stars.
These dark, yet beautiful images of Tokyo at night by Liam Wong are as stunning as they are surreal.
Even Gudetama occasionally cleans up after himself, which is more than we can say about some of our roommates in the past.
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Were you one of the thousands of people who entered our epic KitKat giveaway? Find out if you’ve won here!
Spice up your breakfast orange juice by letting some of Japan’s freakiest horror characters hang off it.
Could this be the iconic mermaid’s ultimate form? Either way, these Starbucks parody t-shirts are worth checking out!
The full-sized Oreo sandwich cookie now comes filled with a delicious green tea matcha cream centre.
Fans of Free! and its High Speed! feature film adaptation can now visit all the places their favorite swimming boys would have frequented.
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a Sailor Scout, now’s your chance, as the Pretty Guardians are recruiting for their official fan club.
Imperial court noble Pikachu, maiko Pikachu, and a Shiny Ho-Oh download are some of the exciting gifts now available around Japan!
Watch out, salsa dancers of the world — you’re about to be in for some stiff competition!
Last year Kyu-shirataki Station made headlines around the world for staying open just to send one girl to school, but now that she’s graduating, it’s time to pack it in.


















Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Family Mart ups its convenience store food game with special burger from beef bowl chain Matsuya
Mind-controlled Tail Wags Based on Your Mood
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
The most popular Japanese baby names of the past 30 years, from Sakura to Shota
The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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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
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
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
The most popular Japanese baby names of the past 30 years, from Sakura to Shota
The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
We caved in to curiosity and bought a mystery box from a strange vending machine in Akihabara
Final results: Here’s what Seiji’s balding head looks like one year after hair transplant surgery
How to make craft cola with all natural ingredients【SoraKitchen】
Over 700 photos of men undressing! Because what manga artist doesn’t draw half-naked men, right?