Photo surfaces following overseas concert by BTS as band continues to gain international popularity.
Salty things are delicious on ice cream…but no one ever said anything about stinky things.
Two enchanting newcomers just showed up at Starbucks, and we’re here to let you know which is right for you.
The country’s symbol of spring is being spotted in mid-autumn, so we held a one-man sakura party to celebrate!
This person may not think they’re good at anything else, but they sure are good at making bubbles.
The Body Shop anthropomorphises a best-selling skincare item with Three Wizards and The Moisture Princess.
Our in-house bargain beauty buff has found yet another method to upgrade his locks. How shiny can a 100-yen camellia oil brush make your hair?
This new commercial stars Halloween costumes, luscious visuals, lipstick that dances and leaps from your face… plus a sweet, inclusive ending.
When you’re leaving the office before your coworkers, you don’t tell them “Sayonara,” you tell them “I’m being rude.”
English-language video sparks tweet in which she worries about pressure to “kill the person I am.”
A visit to the mushroom kingdom to see if 600,000 fans could possibly be wrong, and also to eat some amazing ramen.
A Twitter user talks of how his mother’s demonstration of love brought him back from the brink, and others share their own stories.
New treats are exclusive to Japanese convenience stores and a compelling reason to keep eating frozen desserts even as the weather gets colder.




















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?
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
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Escape from downtown Tokyo! How far from the city center can you get by rental bike in 8 hours?
Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
Mr. Sato discovers his inner beaver with a 16-inch chocolate “twig” at Tokyo Station
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
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Escape from downtown Tokyo! How far from the city center can you get by rental bike in 8 hours?
Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
Mr. Sato discovers his inner beaver with a 16-inch chocolate “twig” at Tokyo Station
Our team of five reporters try to turn themselves into Japanese heartthrob Kimutaku【Photos】
New Tokyo Crossdressing Bar Appeals to First-Time Drag Queens
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparking police investigation
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
What does a kanji with 12 “kuchi” radicals mean? A look at weird, forgotten Japanese characters
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
We visit a train station in historical ninja town, see ninja trick art, and become ninjas ourselves
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media