Who wouldn’t want one of these lovable little dolls staring at you forever and ever…until you die…and maybe even after that.
Forget politics and religion, the truly dangerous topic is dissing your friend’s favorite anime!
The rule was simple: draw a finger pointing to “yes” or “no.” The response was an endless stream of funny and clever ways to respond.
These owners were in for a happy surprise when they discovered their dogs were their photographers in this professional studio photo shoot.
Noodle-warrior-transforming old dudes, eye-laser-shooting bosses, dancing Frieza grape soda, and so much more await your eyes.
Join the Defense Force, and you can develop new strengths, protect your country, and…pass giant bobble heads to mysterious shadow men?
Ponder the meaning of “kawaii” while munching on this new brand of miso soup from Marukome!
Because there’s no better way to welcome spring than with a sweet serving of sakura and matcha.
Google Maps gives the world an opportunity to see how far the people of Tohoku have come since a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami turned their lives upside-down.
Amid tension between countries in East Asia, techno dance group World Order travels to China to promote their message of peace in their latest music video.
Really, did you think we were going to go to the trouble of making an adorable bear suit and not show it off at our local coffeehouse?



















Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Beautiful blue apple jam is taking the Japanese internet’s breath away!
Same character, different animator – Fans compile comparison charts for anime’s biggest stars
We spend Culture Day in prison, food was arguably better than Yoshinoya
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
We try Dom Dom Burger’s new limited-time-only Spicy Cod Roe Thick Egg Omelet Burger
Meet the most unmotivated Sanrio character ever — Gudetama, the lazy egg!
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
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?
Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
We try Dom Dom Burger’s new limited-time-only Spicy Cod Roe Thick Egg Omelet Burger
Meet the most unmotivated Sanrio character ever — Gudetama, the lazy egg!
What’s Your National Stereotype? Japanese Sinking Ship Joke Has Got You Pegged
Five Japanese sign language phrases with interesting reasoning behind them
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Prison School’s live-action cast appears in costume, looks the part of its anime inspiration
Number of foreigners studying Japanese in Japan hits record high, but are there enough teachers?