In the land of “omotenashi” (hospitality) what do Japanese people think about stingy dinner hosts?
Our crack reporter finds himself the guest of honor at a party with models from the Tokyo Auto Salon.
If you ever feel like testing the limits of your hairdresser, try ordering one of these bad boys.
Japanese exam writers have a sense of humour, confound students who studied rather than pursued romance.
Shelf-stocking technique has some saying they’ll never shop at the branch, or even the chain, again.
Those Super Mario Odyssey royalty checks aren’t going to last forever, so it’s really about time the video game star rejoined the workforce.
Visitors to the new Top Deck viewing platform get to enjoy VIP treatment along with the stunning Tokyo skyline.
Read More
Airships, crystals, Cid, and even Chocobo popcorn buckets are part of the tie-up between the theme park and video game giants.
If you’ve ever wondered what flavor gum the two-time Olympic gold medalist favors, you now have the answer!
Decked out in a tight-fitting sailor uniform and shades, this singer shows he’s got what it takes to be as metal as the anime.
The bubbly virtual girl has released her first video as part of the campaign, and it’s a great way to learn about the country’s charms.
High school educator might sound like a pantie thief, but it turns out he was actually a wannabe pantie merchant.
Rural resident doesn’t have time for slow driver, somehow does have time to stop and call him a dumbass.
The special headset delivers a Japanese sweet into your mouth in real-time as this “once-in-a-millenium beauty” feeds it to you.
The tear-jerking video encourages viewers to “Search for 3.11” on the anniversary to help support reconstruction in the region.
Feel like Vulcan in his forge and work metal with your bare hands with just a roll of cheap foil.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan now come with Shinkansen robots
Kyoto study finds nearly 500 translation errors for foreign tourists, new guidelines released
Japanese public toilet tours become popular with foreign tourists in Tokyo
2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area: Peter Pan’s Never Land has the best ride of all
Gorgeous matcha ajisai parfait ice cream bars appear just in time for hydrangea season
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most offensive Japanese swear words 【Weird Top Five】
Weekly
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says- 2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit Gundam
Mt. Fuji-blocking screen installed as response to bad tourist manners to be in place by next week- Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Cool capsule toys recreate how Japan navigated trains in pre-smartphone days【Photos】
Fried Pokémon: Tokyo restaurant serves up an unusual dish【Taste Test】
Monthly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
- Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs- 2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Yearly
- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Japanese public toilet tours become popular with foreign tourists in Tokyo
2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area: Peter Pan’s Never Land has the best ride of all
Gorgeous matcha ajisai parfait ice cream bars appear just in time for hydrangea season
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most offensive Japanese swear words 【Weird Top Five】
Ultra-cheap, convenient Tokyo hotel is a great place to stay…if you pay extra for earplugs
Who makes Japan’s best Spam-style onigiri convenience store rice ball? Let’s find out【Taste test】
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Random love: massively popular Hong Kong capsule vending machine dispenses dates for $2.55
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Space retro to steam punk: Sailor Moon girls get awesome makeovers
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
-
