Sometimes it’s not how much you steal, but where you steal it from that really gets you in trouble.
Kitty freaks out the Internet by appearing to speak, possibly perform black magic.
Just because they didn’t land the protagonist’s affections doesn’t mean they aren’t beloved by fans.
Over three dozen guests attend ceremony and reception where groom and Hatsune Miku drink wedding toast, cut cake, and exchange rings.
TEPCO seeks to redeem its reputation with the public by offering virtual tours of the site in Japanese and English.
It’s hard to make Pikachu look anything less than adorable, but Mister Donut has found a way…several ways, in fact.
For a paltry sum, you can now have Uber Eats deliver delicious Starbucks beverages and snacks right into your hands.
Taking control of your hair color is nothing for a magical girl to get embarrassed about, after all.
Designers’ hard work lets you feel better than ever before while doing absolutely nothing.
Japanese fans react to the voice of Ryan Reynolds and the decision to give Pikachu so much fur.
The numbers don’t lie as we taste test the new dessert drink exclusive to just one prefecture in Japan.
This Asakusa restaurant has two of Japan’s greatest foods, paired in a way nobody ever did before, and the result is amazing.

















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 government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Do you enjoy pirated anime and manga? If so, this “thank you” is not for you
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
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
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
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Do you enjoy pirated anime and manga? If so, this “thank you” is not for you
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Gorgeous 2-D platform game inspired by Studio Ghibli edges closer to completion on Kickstarter
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Nearly 70 percent of young Japanese women self-identify as otaku in survey