Got some leftover change after a day of pop culture treasure-hunting? Then this JR station has a vending machine you’ll want to check out.
Hanazono University hopes you’re never too old to get a bachelor’s in clinical psychology.
This would have been supremely cool if it wasn’t for the fact that it would also cause chaos on roads.
West tells everyone he’s “creating the convenience of the future” and posts 30 mysterious photos of Japanese shopping spree.
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Travel and food vlogger Raphael Gomes had no idea what he was eating, but he enjoyed almost every bite!
Three different panty designs that are as stylish as they are functional.
Finally, an outfit for the clothes-conscious Gundam fan… who has some spare cardboard boxes.
Earthquake-affected areas more or less saying they’d rather starve than take on Extra Spicy MAX END Yakisoba.
Town ranks in last place for second survey in a row, but there actually are some things to love about the place.
This classic confection makes for a great creamy treat with traditional aesthetics, and it’s coming soon to a 7-Eleven near you!



















Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
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Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
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Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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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
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
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Studio Ghibli’s truck from My Neighbour Totoro now available as die-cast Takara Tomy car
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