Japan’s northern island suffers extensive damage to infrastructure after massive earthquake this morning.
“A little” shanking is requested, but that’s not the only weird thing about the baffling bits of Japanese flavor text.
The video is an homage to the beautiful old Japanese city and a reflection of their love for Japanese culture and aesthetics.
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”It’s like Godzilla is attacking.”
Veteran employee was involved in measuring radiation levels immediately after 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Typhoon makes Kansai International’s runway indistinguishable from the ocean around the island, turns 5.7 million-pound boat into instrument of havoc.
The mayor of Hokuei is ready to meet Conan’s demands, but he has a few surprises up his sleeve for the talk show host as well.
Schlansky imparted his Japanese knowledge on the talk show host, but ended up committing some faux pas of his own.
This natto mixer will let you mix to the max! It even has a special setting to recreate the recipes of a revered Japanese Rennaisance man.
Make delicious yakisoba rolls you can stuff into your maw, without the use of chopsticks or cutlery!
College student sets national karaoke quality record by tricking the machine with the sounds of his horn.
SoraNews24 sends our thrifty reporter to test a set of sponge curlers, so he looks like an old-timey housewife. And that’s before he takes them out.
Slim Shady’s inspiration remains murky, and could be J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru or someone else entirely.
From wannabe gangster to would-be 2-D heartthrob in just seconds.
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23-year-old Japanese minor celebrity figuratively smashes her competition to become number one in the world.


















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
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Black telephone like me: What if a handsome guy tries modern politics’ most famous harido?
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Black telephone like me: What if a handsome guy tries modern politics’ most famous harido?
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Crazy new Pokémon chair makes no secret of your pure love for Poison-Type Gengar【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Cherry blossom parties allowed at Tokyo’s most popular sakura spots for first time since pandemic
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
McDonald’s Japan adds cheese smoothie to their autumn menu