You might need to “sit” for this one–indulge in the nostalgia and buy up the exclusive character goods at this limited-time art appreciation event.
The new Pokémon series may have the same original Japanese name, but it’s scored by a brand new composer.
Every mistake is another step on the path towards success, and also towards seeing Japan’s most famous mountain.
Cats have a habit of hanging out wherever they want to, but at this shrine felines are honored guests.
Our reporter samples 11 types of produce unfamiliar to her in order to crown the overall victors and losers of the island diet.
Square Enix says it’s looking for people who relish the challenge of weaving their ideas into the next Final Fantasy.
One of the industry’s most influential creators battled health issues nearly his entire life.




















Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
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Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Enjoy the world’s oldest gyoza chain hidden just outside Shinjuku Station
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Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
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Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
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
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
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]
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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]
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Enjoy the world’s oldest gyoza chain hidden just outside Shinjuku Station
Starbucks Japan sells Valencia Flavoured Syrup, and here are four ways to use it this summer
Foreign tourist arrested in Japan after drifting in museum parking lot[Video]
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Cheap Japanese sandwich hack: Popular cafe’s 21-cent white bread offcuts will really up your game
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
We invent ice slurry somen to combat the extreme Japanese summer heat【SoraKitchen】
Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a resting place for remains
7-Eleven Japan vs Family Mart: Who has the biggest convenience store cookie?