Theorizes that otaku are more likely to meet blood drive requirements than more mainstream members of society.
A cute Twitter observation shows that romance is like fine wine – it gets better with age.
Kindness at the time of a family tragedy leads Leitch to pledge his allegiance to the Japanese team as a teenager.
Warehouse Kawasaki is like nowhere else in the video game industry, and if you want to see it for yourself, you’ll have to move fast.
”We’re only taking the most important things with us,” dad says before Typhoon Hagibis, and son knows exactly what that is.
Find out whether your lady friend thinks you’re a hafure, kisufure, sofure, kamofure, sanfure or ofure.
J-Pop group Little Glee Monster will sing you festive songs as you sip your bow-wrapped Coke this holiday season.
Post expressing love for Jessie, James, and Meowth deemed “inappropriate content that adversely affects society.”
Belgian chocolatier tries its hand at the Asian dessert drink that’s taken Japan by storm.
Unexpected post-typhoon scene in Japan is so beautiful it looks like something from a movie.
New accommodation recreates the feel of a high-class train cabin inside, with a priceless view outside for just US$20 a night.
Could there be a sinister reason some parents show up for their kids’ school sports festivals?
Local competitive play lets unsuspecting boy rub elbows with the king of Nintendo’s crossover hit.


















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Studio Ghibli celebrates the magic of movie theaters with short video, Hayao Miyazaki illustration
Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
Japan’s new imitation Oreos are here, but how do they compare to the made-in-China real deal?
Seiko adds limited edition starter Pokémon to their luxury watch collection
Chinese man holds in vomit, esophagus explodes
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
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
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
Japan’s new imitation Oreos are here, but how do they compare to the made-in-China real deal?
Seiko adds limited edition starter Pokémon to their luxury watch collection
Chinese man holds in vomit, esophagus explodes
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japan’s original oyakodon restaurant reopens after three years in a newly renovated building
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels