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Yuumi Kato thrills audience at pre-broadcast event by transforming from sexy ninja to magical warrior Sailor Moon in seconds.
Enjoy some of the best tourist sites and experiences around the country without spending a single yen.
The latest snaps of Tony Jaa and Milla Jovovich in their Monster Hunter guises have drawn a mixed set of reactions from the Japanese net.
After the success of its mystery meat flavor, Cup Noodle turns its ingenuity to the sea and one of Japan’s most expensive ingredients.
Ever wanted to bathe in the Milky Way? These new bath salts will have you smelling like stardust in no time!
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Or, if you’re in the mood for something less crunchy, there’s the option of tempura soba-flavor popcorn.
Sure, it sounds nice, but critics say the deeper meaning behind his choice of words spells trouble ahead.
Dozens of free-roaming bunnies at this temple now have a new overlord looking out for them.
Japanese schools continue in their quest to make math as annoying and tedious as possible.
The legend of tragically named pseudo-animator Shojiki Komata returns!
The female wrestler, who injured her finger during the altercation, is being hailed a hero for her actions.



















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
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?
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Domino’s Pizza Japan makes milkshakes, but are they any good?【Tast test】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
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
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
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
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
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Domino’s Pizza Japan makes milkshakes, but are they any good?【Tast test】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Peeing Shiba Inu figures are Japan’s latest quirky, maybe-cute capsule toy offerings【Photos】
Japan’s choco mushroom snacks hold fashion show with designer Junko Koshino【Video】
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Arcade game coin slot capsule toys bring coin-op style to your home or office【Photos】
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
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