Enako’s newest project with publisher of Shonen Jump features cosplays for characters both new and old.
My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away are all represented in this show-stopping new collection.
Cooling beauty products, minty fresh sweets, and a beautiful hotel–what else could you want?
If you’ve ever wanted to attack your phone with a box cutter for fun, this service is for you!
Only 1 in 100 international travelers visits Saitama, something this new project, with free in-English help over the phone or Internet, wants to change.




















Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan【Photos】
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Japanese convenience store food takes a walk on the weird side with…cup pork?
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 3) — The ultimate breakfast? Try $45 rice porridge at a 400-year-old restaurant
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Evangelion Shinkansen service takes off on November 7 with life-sized Eva cockpit on board
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】
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
Japanese convenience store food takes a walk on the weird side with…cup pork?
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 3) — The ultimate breakfast? Try $45 rice porridge at a 400-year-old restaurant
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Evangelion Shinkansen service takes off on November 7 with life-sized Eva cockpit on board
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
New uber-soft gel dog beds mimic the feeling of lying between owner’s legs for pet pooches
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】
Family Mart releases a fukubukuro lucky bag packed with cool Convenience Wear
Japanese boy celebrates 8th birthday dressed as a host at a club in Tokyo’s Kabukicho
Japan’s top 3 rock “power spots”
Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag bundle, pre-order lottery opens tomorrow
Sailor Moon marriage certificate series reveals stunning final design filled with special details