“Every police station in Kanagawa accepting funeral home bribes,” according to former officer

Defendant in bribery case claims he’s far from alone.

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Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu shows gamer cred with Super NES recommendations in interview【Video】

”Do you play games on your smartphone?” asks interviewer before the two-time gold medalist says his two favorite games are from the ‘90s.

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Mos Burger mascot retires to make way for new character in Japan

50-year-old burger character is traded in for a newer, younger, human model. 

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We sample both of the “secret” Starbucks cakes that you can only order online

Incredibly rich and dense, these cakes are perfect for Extreme Fans of cheesecake or chocolate.

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Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best ikura sushi?【Taste test】

We go round Japan’s top kaitenzushi chains to find the best place to go for salmon roe.

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Japanese fast food chain releases “high-protein” sandwich made of fried chicken, bacon, cheese

Lotteria takes accentuating the positive to a new extreme with the Hot Wild Chicken Sandwich.

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Sailor Moon anime series celebrates 30 years with an Anna Sui accessory tie-up

Pretty brand plus pretty characters? Pretty fashionable!

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Starbucks Japan’s sakura Frappuccino and latte make us see the cherry blossoms in a new light

A very Japanese hanami flower-viewing experience. 

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Demon Slayer anime is heading to Swordsmith Village as new season is immediately greenlit

Teaser visuals put the spotlight on Mist and Love Hashira.

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Chiba man arrested for writing “Amazon!” on Shinto shrine

Looks like he’s either really happy or really angry about online retail.

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Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster keeps game’s craziest attack intact, but there’s one problem【Vid】

Hey, that’s not how you suplex a train!

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Our reporter shares her reflections on competitive karuta playing manga Chihayafuru ending soon

She’s not the only one whose life has been impacted by the emotional weight of this story.

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Japanese train station returns lost item to customer with a heartwarming message

Rail staff know how bad it feels to lose an item during your travels.

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How to stop your glasses from fogging up when wearing a mask

Handy hack from a longtime Japanese mask wearer.

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Resi Stay The Hotel Kyoto adds a new Hello Kitty-themed room with freebies

Yet another reason to visit Kitty-yoto.

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TVs that don’t show TV selling out fast in Japan

Electronics complete with onboard existential crises.

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The most unusual ATM in Japan? Banking with yokai spirits who want to know your PIN

Bank earns praise for unique way of warning customers about sneaky souls in the area.

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Senior in Takaoka City arrested for stealing up to 50 tanuki statues

Suspect seemed to have an insatiable desire for tanuki.

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McDonald’s Japan stuffs up our order for a New York burger

A reminder that when you’re in New York, anything can happen.

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Check out these capsule toy replica old-timey bicycle locks…for some reason?

All the thrills of locking a bicycle in the palm of your hand.

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