The video game-loving owner of this bird must feel like a winner every day.
The latest buxom anime girls to make our hearts skip a beat are now appearing on some of the most unusual merchandise we’ve ever seen.
A Japanese YouTuber randomly selected a quail egg from a pack bought at the supermarket and gave it to her parakeet, not expecting it to hatch into the cutest little baby quail ever!
Get your cosplay wig trimmed while you sip on some drinks at this “girls only” otaku cafe. Oh, and there will be a test!
It’s been 30 years since the hit manga Saint Seiya first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump, and fans can look forward to a special commemorative exhibit next year!
The latest figurine to join the popular Movie Realisation series is a samurai stormtrooper which comes complete with battle flag, conch shell and an impressive taiko drum!
Is it still considered fan art when you’re the pro who created one of the two video game icons crossing swords?
There’s nothing we’d rather do in a video game than destroy huge robots and customize an extremely powerful Gundam of our own.
The fashion and anime site Super Groupies supplies us yet again with stylish clothing and accessories, this time from the hit anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
“Umm…a little help here?”
Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Takashi Murakami has returned to Japan with a long-awaited exhibition and Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills is celebrating with a cafe that offers up his art in edible form.
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Army faced off to determine which side was more worthy of the title of “Iron Chef.”
If you’re looking for a spectacular tourist destination without all the tourists, you’ll want to visit Kyoto’s sleepy little fishing town that floats on the sea.
When you think about it, a topknot hairstyle really would have you wanting some way to keep your head warm in winter.
Every year, Sapporo throws the Snow Miku 2016 festival and rakes in over 100 million yen (about US$839,433) in revenue, with about 40 different companies participating in the promotion.
Interested in seeing characters of the popular manga and anime Kuroko’s Basketball as pieces of traditional Japanese crafts? Well, here’s your chance!
















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Explore tarot to your heart’s content with Tokyo’s new tarot-themed cafe
Is that restaurant in Tokyo with the giant mecha crab sign any good?
Amazing Pringles flavours exist in Japan
Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Explore tarot to your heart’s content with Tokyo’s new tarot-themed cafe
Is that restaurant in Tokyo with the giant mecha crab sign any good?
Amazing Pringles flavours exist in Japan
Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations