Japan Railways now has giant robots performing maintenance work via VR-goggled operators

Robo-workin’ on the railroad.

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Big Hero 6 Baymax Cafe opening in Tokyo with adorable food that’s good for you too【Photos】

A little bit of San Fransokyo in Tokyo.

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Pokémon Exciting Vacation Campaign in Namco kicks off just in time for summer vacation in Japan

Crane games guarantee you’ll win a Poké-exclusive item in the Namco Lottery.

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Japanese high court reaches verdict on if late-pizza-delivery trauma is worth 100,000 yen

Kyoto man’s half-year quest for justice ends with very definitive answer.

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“The most Delicious Cup Noodle in history” – Japan’s French Cup Noodle wins our heart【Taste test】

Viva la Cup Noodle?

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Increased tourist numbers in Nara Park are affecting the size of its deer population

More people, more deer says Nara animal welfare organization.

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Japan’s Island of Sea Cats: A unique site you won’t find in tourist guides

An unusual shrine that goes to ruin for a season, all in the name of good luck poo.

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5 reasons why this new 7-Eleven ice cream is amazing

A sweet convenience store tip-off from a local.

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Japan’s “ugly” Nara Deer Buddha mascot now available in tiny gacha capsule toy form

Famous mascot is ready to finally be loved as the city’s best new souvenir.

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Lawson adds UFO Catcher crane games to convenience stores in Japan

New machines are proving to be popular with foreign tourists.

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McDonald’s Japan’s Soft Twist Tower: A phantom ice cream only sold at select branches

A secret soft serve with legendary status.

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Japanese government wants to build luxury resorts in all national parks for foreign tourists

Wants plan completed in time to celebrate 100th anniversary of Japan’s national park system.

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Apartment in Japan explodes following bizarre series of events【Video】

Seven injured in Saitama blast.

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Yabai Ramen: What makes this Japanese ramen so dangerous?

Restaurant uses controversial slang word to sell its noodles, and we find out why.

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Finally! Nintendo Japan expands Switch 8-bit controller sales to everybody, Online member or not

Retro gamers, rejoice!

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Is this cheap, US$20-a-night capsule hotel in Tokyo’s Kabukicho a good-value stay?

We find out if Booth is a safe haven in the midst of Tokyo’s notorious entertainment district.

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Japanese sake brewery helps to create a stunning bento meal

Centuries of brewing experience makes traditional Japanese food taste better than ever before.

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New Totoro insulated bags are for baby bottles (but secretly for grown-up fans too)【Photos】

Totoro doesn’t really care how old you are if you need him to keep something hot or cold for you.

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For-foreigners stamp rally begins in Akihabara, gives prizes for walking the otaku neighborhood

Otaku will want to hit all these spots anyway, so why not get a prize while you’re at it?

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Nagoya man arrested for putting glue in women’s hair, pretending it was bird poop to pick them up

Suspect felt fake bird poop was the fastest way to a woman’s heart.

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