The king of the monsters, plus a few other members of kaiju royalty, are ready to fill a gap in your Gap wardrobe.
As Japan’s foreign population grows, its foreign kid count is getting bigger too, and educational systems might not be keeping up with the country’s changing demographics.
Toto’s Washlet is washing more and more backsides in the States, and there are likely two big reasons why the U.S. has started liking them for when it goes number two.
Plus, another traditional festival involves giving a very icy bath to recently wedded grooms.




















Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Three reasons why you should definitely visit Taiho Ramen in Fukuoka Prefecture
Japanese employees show almost unanimous support for in-office romances in survey
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Mt. Fuji’s “field sakura” coming into bloom as Shibazakura Festival begins
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]