Setsuna Meteor is getting too old for this idol singer stuff.
After killing 36 people, defendant still says he thinks that what Kyoto Animation did was wrong.
Unique hair accessories are part of 30th anniversary art exhibit for the hit anime/manga mystery series.
Even public high schools charge tuition in Japan, but that’s going to be ending soon in the nation’s largest city.
Snuggly cast members from Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Whisper of the Heart are here to help us get through winter.
Japan’s premier tonkotsu ramen chain gives us some wonderful goodies to celebrate the New Year.



















Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Japanese teacher shares surprising reason why the kanji for crow has one less line than bird
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
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
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Japanese teacher shares surprising reason why the kanji for crow has one less line than bird
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Japan’s snack of almonds and whole fish might not be for everyone【Taste test】
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Pokémon Ditto Cup uses Transform to turn into jiggly gelatin, rice, sand, and infinite possibilities
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Lovisia Pokémon cosmetics are back with more Pokémon choices than ever before
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Look at this awesome vision of how beautiful a modern Pokémon Red and Blue remake could be【Video】