Legendary shojo manga/anime creators share their cast of characters with the Belgian chocolatier.
Who needs air-conditioning when a simple taxi ride is enough to leave you frozen in fear for the rest of the summer?
Intricate details and moveable jaws bring the beauty and ferocity of the anime film classic to your home.
Starbucks Japan’s second pink Frappuccino of the summer is a flavor that’s only available at a fraction of its branches.
The new Demon Slayer anime movie knocks the final Japanese live-action work out of the country’s top list.
Rental families are thing in Japan, but is Rental Family going to show what life in Japan is really like?
A new Pikachu-inspired flavor, arcade game tie-ins, and collaboration merchandise are great ways to celebrate the peak of summer right now.
The new Demon Slayer movie isn’t just taking over the box office, it’s taking over seats too.
Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit.
Kura Sushi shows up at the world’s fair with food from around the globe that it sends around the restaurant.
Fellow voice actress’ lament at missing meat prompts Megumi Ogata to share her own story of unfulfilled promises.
Celebrate the season by making the popular carnival food right in the comfort and convenience of your home.




















New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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 now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Live-action Spy x Family stage reveals its four Anyas!【Photos】
We try all-you-can-eat raw eggs for 730 yen, turns out to be way better than it sounds
Is a 60,000-yen (US$400) rice cooker worth the price? We rented one to find out
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan