46th floor Shibuya observation deck turns out to be a uniquely beautiful place for people-watching.
Solution to the most annoying thing that can happen when washing your clothes is probably within arm’s reach of your washing machine.
We’ll give you a hint: this vending machine will provide you divine protection while on the go.
We’d meant to compare French tonkotsu with Japanese tonkotsu, but we couldn’t resist trying a brand new kind of ramen!
The most popular cat breed in Japan has clinched the title for the twelfth consecutive year.
Musician who always has love for his fans shows his heart is big enough to love other people too.
Theft of products from restrooms is dragging a famously considerate and honest society down the drain.
Make sure not to choke on the tapioca if you’re ambitious enough to down this in one sitting.
If you’re in the mood for pink foods, look no further this spring than IKEA stores in Japan.
Japan’s most beloved cheap and cheerful fashion brands are taking another step to reduce damage to the planet.



















Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos]
Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
3-second salt company jingle becomes #1 karaoke song in Japan across all genres
Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine’s Sanrio freebies
Piko Taro is back to rock your world with bizarre new Super Cup ice cream video
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists