Our Nagasaki-born reporter, the grandchild of A-bomb victims, gives her thoughts on the series.
Japanese TV issues heatstroke alert, says to avoid exercise, keeps showing high school baseball game
Maps, walking routes, and more to help you navigate your Poké-pilgrimage in the bayside city south of Tokyo.
Gaburi Suika includes the surprising addition of dragon fruit for a very limited-edition flavour combination.
Kyoto’s ancient Ninnaji Temple is offering a second chance to grab these gorgeously intricate and exclusive papercut designs.
Ghibli might finally be willing to let images of Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime be seen outside theaters
The Boy and Heron has been in theaters for almost a month, but the studio still hasn’t shown a single scene off the screen.
If you’re looking to visit an izakaya, a traditional Japanese pub, here’s some insight about how Japanese people make their picks to help guide yours.
Rep one of Japan’s most popular chocolates with some sweet swag that’s now available for everyone.
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower’s genderless restroom had attracted negative reactions since the building’s opening last spring.




















Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Domino’s erupts with a 1kg Cheese Volcano in Japan
Otoshidama: How kids in Japan get rich once a year
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Domino’s erupts with a 1kg Cheese Volcano in Japan
Otoshidama: How kids in Japan get rich once a year
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Sanrio’s Little Twin Stars shine brightly in new themed rooms at the Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
We visit Tokyo’s Reversible Destiny Lofts, the apartments designed to make you live forever【Pics】
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
Mickey Mouse in now a transforming robot created by the designer of Gundam【Photos】
Why is there a wrestling ring in the Underground Arena fighting bar in Kabukicho?