Cats, pigs, and monster princesses grace the covers of these functional and flexible notebooks.
Suspicious package report follows two cases of handguns being brought in to nearby international airport.
Plus, a hojicha doughnut that comes with a special syrup so you can customise the flavour.
No matter how you use them, you can count on these Studio Ghibli housewares to be comfortingly soft and achingly cute.
Kids in tow but still need your coffee fix? Starbucks’ newest branch is the perfect location for families.
Characters from Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro appear in this cuddly anime collection.
If you ever thought, “I would buy this, if only it were Myaku-Myaku,” then this store is for you!
Our team gathers their favorite anpan and tasks Go Hatori with being the Anpan Judge to determine the best of them all.




















Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Mt. Fuji climbing reservation website is now open, and here’s how to reserve your spot
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
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
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Mt. Fuji climbing reservation website is now open, and here’s how to reserve your spot
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
McDonald’s teams up with Touch manga for burgers that capture the bittersweet taste of youth
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea reveal what it’ll be like for visitors when they reopen【Videos】
84 Percent of Women Don’t Want to See Nipples at the Office, World’s Least Surprising Survey Says