It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because he signs my cheques.
Sega offers us a can’t-lose roll of the dice by asking “Who are You?” when we all know the answer.
Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.
This preserved Tohoku building goes from completely devastated to practically unharmed in just a few floors.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
A hidden treasure opposite the Imperial Palace looks set to go under the hammer for a high price.
HodoBuzz shines a spotlight on women in the media with a cast of characters that redefines what it means to be Japanese.
The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.
Autumn is around the corner in Japan when chestnut flavored products start making an appearance.




















Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Japanese festival float slams full-speed into power pole at Danjiri Matsuri in Osaka 【Videos】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth finds happiness in a canned cocktail[Video]
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
2013 Doraemon Film’s Japanese TV Airing Gets Censored
Illustrator reimagines the anime robots of Mobile Suit Gundam as a line of sexy lingerie
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[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
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
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
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
2013 Doraemon Film’s Japanese TV Airing Gets Censored
Illustrator reimagines the anime robots of Mobile Suit Gundam as a line of sexy lingerie
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Rice robot serves free refills at Japanese set meal restaurant
Japanese convenience store showdown: Who’s got the best red rice sekihan rice balls?【Taste test】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Who’s got the best, cheapest one-person sushi delivery in downtown Tokyo? Mr. Sato investigates!
Studio Ghibli animator reveals the secret food eaten by Chihiro’s parents in Spirited Away