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Studying is much more exciting when you can imagine yourself dating one of the textbook characters.
Affordable studio apartments are filled with features to make your cat happy in your new home.
If you haven’t already been convinced to get Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this might do the trick.
Five hours of a professional production of the 18th century play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura are free to watch on an official YouTube channel!
Based on the quality of this Kiki’s Delivery Service homage, it’s hard to believe that his day job is voice actor and not manga artist.
You can give your ride a stealthy otaku makeover without spending a single cent…but the results could be very temporary or very permanent.
Tokyo officials hope the move will help open up more hospital beds for those needing serious medical attention.
A helpful science experiment shows that masks, whether bought in a store or made at home, can help protect you against coronavirus.



















What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
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
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
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
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]
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Will listening to Japan’s biggest earworm song for five hours drive you insane? Let’s find out!
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Big Angel: “Fat” J-Pop idol group who fell from heaven after eating too much 【Video】
Happy 40th birthday, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A!