These short, sweet videos have Japan’s recently retired baseball star play the (board) game of life while musing on his real lived experiences.
Many people are siding with the perpetrator, saying they’ve been annoyed with hair on public transport too.
Yes, but they can’t drink there…but not because it’s a rule. It’s just… Ahhh, just see for yourself.
A massive photo safari of the treasure trove of amazing stuff waiting at Nintendo’s brand-new Shibuya destination store!
We send Dragon Ball’s anime prince to listen to important businessmen talk about important business stuff.
Look forward to real-life takes on Peach and Bowser’s castles, Mario Kart themed attractions and more!
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Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
Inuyasha vs. Ranma vs. Lum vs…..a whole lot more of the most popular anime and manga stars from the past 40 years.
Both male and female Pikachus, plus six other Pokémon species, will stick to your walls and your heart.
Kiko from Queer Eye steps out in the bra and shows us why the Fab Five are obsessed with her.
Almost all drink makers caution against it, but one says it’s safe as long as you follow some special rules.



















Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
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
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer
Studio Ghibli releases new anime character fans to keep fans looking and feeling cool this summer
New adorable Osaka foodie destination, Chiikawa Bakery Osaka, opening soon with crazy ramen bread
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Tokyo has a cafe that prohibits talking inside, and here’s why it’s awesome
Gama Land, the weird Japanese amusement park celebrating toads, is now like a ghost town
Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro futon bedding to its anime store in Japan
7-Eleven Japan debuts new black-and-white rice ball packaging…but is it because of a naphtha shortage?