Elaborate sting operation lasts over four hours, ends with an officer tripping over and another one appearing from the bushes in a full-on Ghillie suit.
Looks like you can add Microsoft’s new console to your shelf without putting away one of your old toys.
Pokémon mascot wants to use super-effective ergonomics to make your workday better (and cuter).
Special dessert acts like a beacon of hope for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to go ahead next year.
A solution to three common sleep problems, but not one you’ll find in the bedding section.
Look out — Japan’s old capital appears to be rising again, with an army of koi fish behind it.
Cash in the mail to pay for kids’ Christmas gifts supposedly comes from Demon Slayer and PreCure stars.
Even before you can buy a PlayStation 5, Sony draws a deadline for fixing certain PlayStation 4s.
Plucky reporter approaches the Studio Ghibli director for an on-street interview about the success of a new anime film.




















Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Meet the Mega Bento, a Japanese meal that’s heavier than a newborn baby
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Now you can buy cough-drop flavoured Kit Kats in Japan
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Meet the Mega Bento, a Japanese meal that’s heavier than a newborn baby
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Now you can buy cough-drop flavoured Kit Kats in Japan
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
We visited Tokyo Comic-Con 2017 to get our fill of superheroes and cool cosplays
Dragon Ball costumes made easy with new masks of your favorite characters
Lawson changes its iconic egg sandwich, makes it bigger but smaller at the same time
We try the new Famichiki Burger from Family Mart
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
Size, shape, or suppleness – What does Japan want in a pair of breasts?【Survey】
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026