Unit K-1, Japan’s brand-new ramen waiter robot, is bringing the future to our stomachs

Innovative ramen chain creates contactless service system.

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Conjure a magical barrier to block virus particles with an anime magic circle-inspired partition

Be rest assured that the first law of alchemy, equivalent exchange, won’t be applicable here.

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Shiro Usazaki understands fans are upset about the series ending, but asks them to keep those feelings to themselves.

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City of Kawasaki to rent out entire theme park for local elementary school students

When long-distance trips are out of the question, Kawasaki looks closer to home.

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Japan’s Dragon Quest Slime fish cakes draw near, and possibly for free【Photos】

It’s time to treat yourself to a new experience point with some extra-adorable Slime and She-slime kamaboko.

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Sport some subtle Sailor Moon summer looks with these sailor-style T-shirts from Premium Bandai

No need to go through a pastel transformation sequence to suit up like Usagi and friends!

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Clever new packaging trick helps make it easier to eat instant ramen without ruining your health

The Shio Care system helps you draw a line to solve one of the biggest drawbacks to delicious instant ramen.

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Theft victim uses social media to catch suspects, suspects use social media to convict selves

Instacrime and Punishment.

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Seiko to release awesome sports watches inspired by popular Street Fighter V characters

Six different limited-edition models could be yours for just 51,700 yen (US$488.37) each!

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Tokyo Video Gamers, a new bar with free-to-play arcade games, opens in Akihabara

Game on and drink up at this Tokyo cafe where the staff are so friendly they’ll fight you.

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Sizzler’s salad bar now available for takeout in Japan, but is it really all-you-can-eat?

We see if we’ll get our money’s worth with the takeout salad buffet.

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Mystery stink haunts Kanagawa Prefecture, worries seismologist

The cause of the foul odor is unknown, but when does anything good cause a foul odor?

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Japanese cat cafe livestream on Twitch lets you hang out with cute cats anytime you want

This 24-7 stream is purr-fect for feline better.

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Starbucks Japan reminds us that you can now add jiggly mochi to all your drink orders

”Oh, and I’d like that with soy milk and warabimochi, please.”

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Akihabara loses another landmark as iconic electronics shop steps outside station gate shuts down

“I saw this place every time I went to Akihabara, and it was like an old friend.”

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Shizuoka City orders mysterious torii of unknown origin torn down, sparks concern that a horror movie is beginning

Local government finds new way to invite misery to 2020.

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Pokémon manhole covers finally come to Tokyo with awesome Gen-1 designs【Photos】

A new batch of Kanto Pokédex Pokéfuta for the real-life Kanto region.

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Japanese “Creeper Reply Badge” capsule toys make us cringe with their cliche replies 【Photos】

If you find yourself answering girls’ messages like this, you’re probably a creeper.

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Wasabeef Wars: mascot change sparks online controversy among potato chip lovers

How does the saying go again? Something something… if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?

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Japanese wife berates husband for eating rice and side dishes together

Wife says Japanese meals should be eaten in a triangle formation. 

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