Sellers often claim to be deaf and ask for random Japanese people to “sponsor” their travel expenses.
There’s a new way to show your appreciation to the Heisei period…by getting your hands on a can of air!
What makes for a good couple? Our Japanese-language writer muses on her own marriage to a French husband and its notable quirks.
Less groping is always good, but the flip side to this countermeasure is what has people upset.
New self-love queen wants to show what reality is really like but she’s not really human at all.
If you don’t want to waste a huge amount of time in Japan’s cultural capital, here’s something you’ll want to avoid.
The brand-new Hotel Zen Tokyo broadens our consciousness of what’s possible in a micro hotel.
Remember the cats that kept trying to go into Onomichi Museum, but were always gently blocked by the guard?
JoJo character designer warns overseas fans about the hardships of working in Japanese animation.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.


















Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Mr. Sato discovers his inner beaver with a 16-inch chocolate “twig” at Tokyo Station
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Travel to a Japanese convenience store at an active volcano
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
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
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
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
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
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
Mr. Sato discovers his inner beaver with a 16-inch chocolate “twig” at Tokyo Station
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Travel to a Japanese convenience store at an active volcano
Back by popular demand! McDonald’s Japan brings back “American” series
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Should married couples in Japan be allowed to have different family names? Survey investigates
Samurai armor for pets turns your animal companions into adorable dogs and cats of war【Photos】
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?