After striking a chord with so many fans during its original run, Nodame is coming back for an encore.
Since the establishment of modern China following World War II, both China and Taiwan have claimed nearly the entirety of the South China Sea as their own.
Mark June 18, 2016 on your calendars, because these two iconic ladies of Japanese horror are returning to the silver screen in the exact same movie.
Cats love cardboard boxes, so why not combine the two and create a cute new lineup of adorable characters?
This year may be the Year of the Monkey, but we’re also convinced that it’s the era of cats!
We continue our tradition of pushing the limits of our local Burger King staff’s kindness by ordering a double Whopper topped with around 80 bucks worth of pickles.
Shiro and friends are back, this time modeling headwear out of empty containers of Calbee’s Jagarico.
Forget seasonal sweets and drinks. In Japan, even pots and tableware get a sakura makeover in the spring, and the results are gorgeous!
It’s not easy being Pika.
Get Link’s look without having to craft your own costume with this cool The Legend of Zelda hoodie.
Kick back and listen to Luna Lee gorgeously plays hits like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Voodoo Child,” “Back in Black,” and Adele’s “Hello” on a 1,500-year-old Korean instrument.



















The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
New sushi train toy makes sushi for you, then delivers it, and is exactly what we want【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
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
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
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
New sushi train toy makes sushi for you, then delivers it, and is exactly what we want【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
Beautiful blue apple jam is taking the Japanese internet’s breath away!
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first written test
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Trending technique for breaking apart chopsticks turns out to be clever new design by Muji