Official Kirby Cafe merchandise turns out to be startlingly, and adorably, good at recreating the Nintendo star’s in-game power.
Sure, we suppose you could make money by treating your Pocket Monsters like this, but it’d make you the real monster.
”Do we want ramen or fried food?” we asked ourselves, and the answer was “Both, obviously.”
Production committee for Fragtime, studio’s most recent anime that’s playing in theaters right now, say their repeated attempts to communicate have yielded no response.
Last remaining member of original group of 20 founding idols announces graduation, says she “still loves AKB48.”
Features like built-in kitty litter boxes under the floor let furbabies truly rule the house you live in.
One of Japan’s best katana-collection museums recreates its swords in miniature form for you to cut up your desserts with.
Tear-jerking reports from multiple artists as studio, which produced a theatrical anime this year, erases its online presence.
Sounds can be deceiving as Ryu battles E. Honda in a fight that’s half laughable, half legitimately amazing.
The most hated forced social activity of the year in Japan could be changed to make everyone happier, Twitter user says.
Find out this year’s trendiest slang for Japanese female teenagers and you’ll be grouped in the cool crowd while strutting the streets of Shibuya.
Twitter is alight with delight over this stunning shot of a kimono-clad girl and her dainty deer friend.
Will our UFO-chasing reporter finally get the answers he’s been looking for since the alien encounter he says he had in high school?















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
Japan’s full-facemask Ninja Parka still lets you eat ice cream[Photos]
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Japan’s full-facemask Ninja Parka still lets you eat ice cream[Photos]
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
Kobe University study reminds us that Japan could be one volcanic eruption away from annihilation
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Cancelled your trip to Tokyo? Free papercraft download lets you build Akihabara in your own home
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Solar Chef: We tried cooking an egg using the power of the sun and a magnifying glass
Tokyo’s Shinjuku is looking very different with its giant westside skyscraper torn down【Photos】