Cram school’s message would be ordinarily be inspiring, but takes on an inadvertently dark, potentially dangerous atmosphere.
Fried chicken and a hugely popular high school baseball series is a surprise collaboration we never saw coming.
Dinner and dessert together in one pizza–great for convenience but is it great for flavour?
New Japanese burger comes in three sizes, depending on how much of a meat tower you can handle.
The world’s first permanent Pokémon Cafe is feeling the blow of Japan’s international travel restrictions.
Self-pleasuring pioneer plans to launch research rocket to help make it happen.



















Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Is that the Japanese bullet train in your underwear, or are you just happy to see me?
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan