The LED-emitting gunship and Mehve/Möwe glider are faithful recreations of the aircraft found in Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1984 film.
Japan’s fall foliage is beautiful at this time of year, but it definitely doesn’t look like this.
Student says she stepped in when she saw adults walking past the young girl, who was soaked in the rain.
3 Coins has something clever to get you through the next few months without feeling chilly or unfashionable.
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Life imitates art with the Puella Magi Madoka Magica credit card, which grants great (purchasing) power, but at what cost?




















Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan’s snack of almonds and whole fish might not be for everyone【Taste test】
This balding middle-aged fairy is one of Japan’s most unique mascot characters
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Godiva Japan’s amazing new matcha dessert drink looks like a gift from the green tea gods
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet