Ranking reveals Japanese impressions of which prefectures seem to boast residents with the best personalities.
Tokyo haunted house Obaken is supplying you with all things spooky this summer–safely at home!
It looks like a breakfast at a fancy ryokan inn, but all this food came from a humble 7-Eleven and cost about 10 bucks.
The AI-network can change any landscape into a sun-bleached breezy anime backdrop while retaining key details.
These kicks pay homage to everything from the humble convenience store through to Netflix and even the old-school iMac G3.
Historic ramen restaurant Rairaiken starts serving ramen again in a very appropriate location.
New branch is more focused on people who go to Starbucks to work than the ones who go there to relax.
Service with apartments in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and Okinawa says all genders and nationalities are welcome.
Does life get any better than a view of a moonlit sky, a sweet treat, and a cat for company?




















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
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Coca-Cola Japan unveils new sakura design bottle for cherry blossom season 2019
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
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
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
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Coca-Cola Japan unveils new sakura design bottle for cherry blossom season 2019
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Smell like a Demon Slayer (or a Demon) with new line of Kimetsu no Yaiba fragrances
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Vacation with Oshawott in this Pokémon collaboration hotel room in Mie Prefecture
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends