There are benefits to wearing a kimono while sightseeing in Tokyo, even if you’re travelling alone.
Minister for Foreign Affairs’ tweet descends into emoji madness before ending on a porky cliffhanger.
Learn how to be “hot on the Tokyo streets” with this Japanese language lesson from heartthrob Tomohisa Yamashita.
Perfectly recreated bride’s dress, Moogle desserts, and wedding Chocobo are all part of the package.
Tons of veggies doesn’t equal no meat.
Worldwide competition nets 18,000 entries and 24 winners, but there’s controversy surrounding the winning design.
Taste the clouds on your tongue and float away to a better place in the heart of the capital.
Rumored to be working with the director of Dark Souls, the Japanese game industry’s biggest name in gritty, lore-rich fantasy.
Lookalike uniforms imitate schools across the nation, from Tokyo to Kyushu.
This gadget attempts to solve your procrastination problems and help you focus to get the job done.
Renewed passion for bodybuilding leads to competition-spec body and new love.
















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
Fading Tokyo – Horikiri Station, the Arakawa River, and Kinpachi-sensei[Walking course]
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Yakiniku rice burger: A bento boxed lunch you can eat with one hand
Jamaican-style ramen in Kyoto: A cross-cultural hit, or just jerking your taste buds around?
Brainfu*ker masturbatory aid going on sale in Japan, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like
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
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]
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
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
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Yakiniku rice burger: A bento boxed lunch you can eat with one hand
Jamaican-style ramen in Kyoto: A cross-cultural hit, or just jerking your taste buds around?
Brainfu*ker masturbatory aid going on sale in Japan, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like
Step inside a mystical, dazzling display of illuminations at the Flower Garden of Lights
Kyoto Shinkansen sweets dessert hack – How to make the bullet train’s super-hard ice cream even better
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Yoshinoya has an ultra-luxurious wagyu beef bowl you can only get one place in Japan【Taste test】