Shinji and three of his Eva co-pilots inspire unique shoes with high style and surprising functionality.
Our reporter’s spouse takes on the AI program in a battle to find the fastest way to his heart through his stomach.
Time-based pun sandwiches’ time comes to an end soon, but there’s still one last chance to experience them.
Holy ground for parishioners and vending machine lovers at this off-the-beaten path destination.
Howl’s Moving Castle animation team reunites to celebrate new area of the Studio Ghibli theme park.
Popular Japanese burger chain offers a Korean-inspired new menu item and also brings back a popular past crispy chicken favorite for a limited time.




















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
This Akihabara restaurant is the new best place in Tokyo to eat chicken nanban
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
This Japanese startup has created a hologram assistant to control all your devices
Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
This Japanese startup has created a hologram assistant to control all your devices
Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Japanese interior micro-houses and study spaces: Great for work-at-home professionals, kids too
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Hayao Miyazaki’s concept art and ideas for the Ghibli Museum to be revealed in new exhibit
A hoodie with a pouch for holding cats (summer edition): Shut up and take my money!
New ANA air pass with unlimited Japanese house rentals, multiple flights now taking applications
Votes are in! Taiwan chooses its top 5 girls’ school uniforms【Photos】
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store