New collaborative efforts will promote anime tourism while cooperating with local communities.
Embarrassing fashion faux pas has these players dressed in the same way that Japanese people dress dead bodies.
Kyoto swordsmanship teacher was asked to replicate video game attack.
The makers of Japan’s cutest animal drinkware add mug handles and kawaii cats to their lineup.
Japan’s most beloved robot cat will set up an Anywhere Door to cute merchandise right in Odaiba, Tokyo.
The perfect accessory for when you want to come home and pretend you’re not an adult, but still look cool.
The country’s favorite portable food is your best friend while traveling in Japan, and here are 10 types to become buddies with.
Love Live! Sunshine!! voice actress gives her school idol character an old-school makeover.
Your Name director Makoto Shinkai’s latest movie takes on gorgeous edible form in Tokyo and Osaka.
Pikachu and Ash also watch over the crops, which were once destroyed by the tsunami in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.


















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
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Studio Ghibli celebrates the magic of movie theaters with short video, Hayao Miyazaki illustration
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
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 now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Cafe turns Japan’s most beautiful paintings into beautiful shaved ice dessert drinks【Photos】
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
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
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 now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Cafe turns Japan’s most beautiful paintings into beautiful shaved ice dessert drinks【Photos】
Japanese manga hotel rooms strictly prohibit reality, want guests to drown in works all night
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】