The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
Specially cultivated to bloom after they arrive at your home, these trees will provide sakura memories for years to come.
The contemporary artist’s unique concept of “fictional archaeology” paves the way for these new illustrations of Pokémon monuments lost to time.
The Unko Museum reconnects you with your poop and takes your mind off the crap of social distancing.
Reduced number of new infections coincides with strengthened calls from government for people to stay home.
The busiest cat in the world is poised to keep watch over you while you drive — and as usual, she does it in style, as a super-cute dash cam.
In quarantine, every hour is wine and dine. Make do with a new hobby before losing your sanity!
People were grateful for the assistance and expressed appreciation for the government’s role in easing coronavirus stress.
Sadly for certain tourist hotspots, stricter measures must be enacted to protect their residents.
Nagashi somen-style dining at home for when your local restaurant and water park are closed.
Our reporter Seiji ventures back to Ueno’s bug vending machine to learn if crickets and grasshoppers taste the same.
Pocari shows they’re the kings of both sports hydration and sentimentality — and want other school kids to get singing, too.



















7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Time to get wet: Underwater photos of girls in sailor suits and… plastic exoskeletons?
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
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]
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
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
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]
The Fake Burger is now on the menu at Burger King Japan, but is it worth the hype?
We take on the Baskin-Robbins Japan 31-day challenge and live to tell these tips
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Happy 40th birthday, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A!
Macabre Japanese ukiyo-e reveal gothic side to art of the floating world【Pics】