Video released on same day approval is granted for waste water project at Fukushima nuclear power plant.
People tend to forget about Daily Yamazaki, but this cool feature makes the chain totally worth remembering.
We test out the new system to see if it really can gauge tiredness while you have your pants down.
Anime mecha saga leaping to live-action in tie-up with streaming giant, Chinese theatrical release also planned.
Six seconds is all fans need to hear to know another hit is on the way, but there’s a longer preview too.
This particular dish with a really, really long name is a veritable gastronomic fortress waiting to be conquered.
Team-up with Kyoto tea merchant is lovely to look at, but looks even better when you see what’s inside.
New aprons are here for completing your home cooking, gardening, and other household chores in perfect Poké-style.
Over 70 years in service, with a very unusual type of noodle on the menu that was developed after World War II.




















Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees
“Alcohol is the best medicine” removed from Japanese government website
Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]
Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways
7-Eleven Japan’s new sweets burger is a mouthwatering philosophical debate
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees
“Alcohol is the best medicine” removed from Japanese government website
Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]
Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways
7-Eleven Japan’s new sweets burger is a mouthwatering philosophical debate
Japan’s Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening
Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a resting place for remains
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Starbucks Japan sells Valencia Flavoured Syrup, and here are four ways to use it this summer