After a series of successes, the popular Japanese donut chain is ready to help you eat ’em all.
There’s no law against his monkey business, but something else landed him in trouble with the police.
While there may not be a lot of partying around this festive season, this awesome Pikachu cake is definitely an electrifyingly cute way to celebrate Christmas!
Beloved character Doraemon fronts new manners campaign for trains in and around the Kyoto region.
Coronavirus is straw that breaks the back of boarding school with shrinking enrollment numbers.
Authorities confirm the opening ceremony and live Kyary Pamyu Pamyu concert is delayed, but you can still enjoy lots of online entertainment.
Junior high school students at one school are learning Japanese culture by recreating historical sites in the popular game.




















Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
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Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
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How much money do you need for a studio apartment in downtown Tokyo?
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New Ghibli Doll Collection is the best-of-both-worlds solution to the plushie-or-figure dilemma
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
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
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’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
How much money do you need for a studio apartment in downtown Tokyo?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
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The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japanese masturbatory aid Tenga’s president reveals how crazy HARD he works
Every Japanese pro baseball team to play with Mario question block bases once this year
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill