Self-controlled robo guard scans for dangerous individuals and suspicious packages, would probably look adorable with a police officer’s uniform.
Tokyo court rules that reposting dialogue alone would have been enough for it to rule in manga publisher’s favor.
The wizarding world and real life blurs as we sit down for a magical meal with the actor who plays Jacob Kowalski.
Learn all the Japanese names of the Kanto Pokémon while watching them all run around in the new game!
Police say fraudster virtually visited Muji branches on three continents without ever leaving his Hokkaido home.
Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.
It’s not fire, and it’s not food, but every Japanese person immediately understands the symbol that has the rest of the world scratching their heads.
The artistic commercial secured a Grand Prix win as well as a gold award for the film category.
New hot and cold beverages come complete with a gold star so you can create your very own drinkable Christmas tree.
The story of Creamy Mami, the magical girl who captured anime fans’ hearts 35 years ago, is returning in the form of a spin-off online manga!
With its original design of a red-clad female ninja, this shamisen is set to become the collector’s item of the year.
Breathtakingly beautiful artwork combines illustration, photography, and the Japanese art of kirie.




















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 bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Extreme Budget Travel! Can you do a trip to Manila with 50,000 yen (US$333)? – Part 1
Recent trend of “near water” questions the very definition of “water”
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
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
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
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Extreme Budget Travel! Can you do a trip to Manila with 50,000 yen (US$333)? – Part 1
Recent trend of “near water” questions the very definition of “water”
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Enjoy a weekend trip to Thailand for less than $50? We show you how【Photos】
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
Get a Complete Psych Profile in a Few Minutes Using Only a Pen and Paper
Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Shirasu ice cream at top Japanese tourist spot terrifies some, delights others
Miniature purikura photo booth from Japan lets you feel like a Japanese schoolgirl from the ’90s