Hayao Miyazaki’s latest movie will be in theaters soon, but one standard piece of anime merchandise won’t.
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
14 stars each from the Sailor Moon and Sanrio worlds join forces for the ultimate cuteness.




















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
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Bob’s Big Boy is alive and well, and also a cute robot, in Japan【Photos】
Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
Japan’s kimono-style bra and panties bring traditional motif to modern lingerie design【Photos】
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
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 releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
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
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
Japan’s kimono-style bra and panties bring traditional motif to modern lingerie design【Photos】
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
Culinary cosplayer shows how to make a Super Mario Yoshi egg sandwich
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
We go to shake hands with an otter, it’s like that scene in E.T. but way cuter!
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood