Up-chan once again shows that Japan loves cuteness and sexiness in equal measures.
Homage to Hayao Miyazaki classic is just one part of Donguri Kyowakoku’s gift recommendations for Ghibli-loving fathers.
Pikachu wants you to get some sleep, and the new Pokémon Home system will allow you to transfer Pocket Monster species from one game to another via cloud memory.
Just before the release of the King of the Monsters’ latest CG slugfest, a team of practical effects geniuses take the kaiju back to his roots.
This uniform will keep you cool and comfortable like a Japanese shadow warrior from the Edo period.
Toki no Yoake Monogatari lets you enjoy the ride as you travel off the Shinkansen-beaten path.
These sleek ornaments are perfect for a history buff interested in legendary warriors of the Sengoku period of Japanese history.
Come hungry for this list of the most delicious things to eat in the most palate-pleasing prefectures of Japan.
Propaganda trucks in Tokyo pause their racist hate speeches to play the American national anthem.
Studio Ghibli composer and an extremely eclectic director team up for what looks like an unprecedented anime experience.



















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!
14 tips for visiting the Mt Fuji Shibazakura Festival, where beautiful “lawn sakura” blossom
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Making igisu, a traditional Japanese food even most Japanese people don’t know about【SoraKitchen】
We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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]
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
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
14 tips for visiting the Mt Fuji Shibazakura Festival, where beautiful “lawn sakura” blossom
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Making igisu, a traditional Japanese food even most Japanese people don’t know about【SoraKitchen】
We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
Japan’s amazing wisteria flowers are here to make us all forget about the cherry blossoms【Photos】
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
Japan’s brown Lawson convenience store: a unique find in a rural setting
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
Japan’s Family Mart selling rainbow socks, rainbow-package fried chicken as show of LGBTQ support
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Fading Tokyo – Horikiri Station, the Arakawa River, and Kinpachi-sensei[Walking course]