Hogsmeade Station serves as inspiration for closest stop to new permanent Harry Potter museum.
Does this mean the priest’s purification ritual has placated the beast? Or is it an omen of something else to come?
Two incidents in a month have authorities looking for owner of giant black rubber objects.
The famous Kyoto confectionary shop and popular donut chain bring us houjicha-flavored collabs for the first time ever.




















Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Japan’s Bear Paw Cafe: A safe space for staff with mental health challenges
Beyond rice balls: How to make an edible onigiri rice cat【Video】
McDonald’s teams up with Touch manga for burgers that capture the bittersweet taste of youth
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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 first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Japan’s Bear Paw Cafe: A safe space for staff with mental health challenges
Beyond rice balls: How to make an edible onigiri rice cat【Video】
McDonald’s teams up with Touch manga for burgers that capture the bittersweet taste of youth
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Japanese politicians working to promote plastic model culture as a cultural asset
Starbucks Japan’s cherry blossom powder donuts, sakura-topped cakes bloom onto the menu
Starbucks Japan has a new Frappuccino on the menu, but does it really taste like a cream puff?
New Japanese capsule toys answer question: What if bread had legs?
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
How to fix damaged trading cards quickly and easily