Appearance on TV show was still being promoted up to one day before scheduled performance.
Linguistics professor explains the centuries-old background of the omnipresent anime and manga verbal tic.
New release, with unique packaging by a Japanese artist, set to be released internationally.
This is your one chance to enter something of Mune Pharmaceutical’s, rather than the other way around.
After Sailor Neptune touched their hearts, these anime fans pooled their powers to give a touching present to the voice of the iconic character.
Series of crazy coincidences leaves Nintendo fans being told “let me see your masculinity on view in full physical arousal.”
Exclusive “Wa Selection” range pays homage to some of Japan’s most beloved traditional flavours.
Doing donuts in central Japan’s biggest city is a sure-fire way to get the police to bring out their fists of fury.
Even with Mario’s creator “front and center” in the movie-making process, this could go very wrong.
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.

















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Reports that using -chan in Japan constitutes sexual harassment are at least a little exaggerated
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
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
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
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Reports that using -chan in Japan constitutes sexual harassment are at least a little exaggerated
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best squid sushi?【Taste test】
Japan Travel: Explore a mysterious hidden octagonal tunnel in the mountains of Kyushu
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
How much is otaku blood worth? Enough to get a free anime clear file if you donate it in Japan
“Hello Kitty Park” in China is set to open on New Year’s Day!
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Family Mart’s new products lead to a luxurious breakfast senbero【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
New “drag queens and cross-dressers” locker room and changing facility opens in Shinjuku