Want to try Japan’s most famous hot pot, but don’t want to drop big bucks for it? Yoshinoya, plus one other amazing budget-friendly restaurant, are here to help.
The possibilities are limitless when it comes to Lego, and that’s why you can make a functional machine gun out of it.
The prolific voice actress dishes on her experiences dubbing the Japanese-language version of Venom and in the anime voice acting industry.
These new train safety ads tell travelers that any friends who’d drop you for a late response aren’t friends at all.
Once upon a time Eren and Levi were the same person, and the best defense against the Titans was…a bunch of trees?!?
It’s a bad day at work for driver of a shipment made entirely of tinder.
We gave our hungriest/thirstiest reporters a stack of cash for all the wine, prosciutto, and steak they wanted, but did they hit the six-figure mark?
The regional-exclusive drinks pay homage to a local tea master who was forced to commit seppuku by order of a samurai lord.
Side characters Sailors Uranus and Neptune take center stage for new bra and pantie set designed with the wearer’s comfort in mind.
Japanese net users upset over the power company’s use of a slang term commonly found in anime.
Think you got what it takes to be a Big Shogun Space Avenger? Time to put your money where your mouth is.
The teacher declared that he could tell if students were lying if he licked their ears, just like a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure character.
Our resident scam investigator turns criminal to see how much information he can steal from a stranger’s smart phone.
Cashier follows customer’s request to the letter but still gives him the last thing he expected.
Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
The exciting program may be the first graduate video game design course at a Japanese university.
The audience is asked to refrain from talking during the movie, but purring is totally OK.

















Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
New Pokémon T-shirts and hoodies use patented technology to glow in the light of a camera flash
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
Japanese photographer captures tiny whimsical water worlds in macro【Photos】
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】