NAFCA text covers the skills, both in drawing and speaking Japanese, that you’ll need to start an anime artist career in Japan.
With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers.
The giant robot statue wasn’t the only surprise on our trip to Kobe neighborhood where its famous everyday dish that isn’t Kobe beef got its start.
Popularity with customers, including foreign tourists, leads to chain hitting crane game target months ahead of schedule.
Medical apparel company expands Pokémon line and addresses a complaint from fans about the original design.
With a new temperature record set in Japan, more people than ever seem to be saying no thank you to going outdoors altogether.
Six feline friends, with one a secret, are ready to stick to surfaces and transport some Ghibli cuteness.
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers.
We try to recreate an unlikely favorite popsicle treat of years past by turning corn soup into an icy dessert.




















Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Starbucks Japan has a new Frappuccino on the menu, but does it really taste like a cream puff?
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
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
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
Our Japanese-born reporter tries California-grown rice, gets his mind blown【Taste test】
Shibuya 109 building unveils new winning logo design set to appear over scramble crossing in 2019
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
High school girls in Japan create and sell “butt-shaped soap,” praised as “way too high quality”
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]