Three iconic styles for three famous storybook heroines.
When the song’s chorus is “C’mon baby, America!” how can the Japan-stationed men and women of the United States Marine Corps not start dancing?
Just when we thought we’d seen the best from this talented Japanese art collaborative, they come out with another mind-blowing museum in Tokyo.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
Who needs tongs when you’ve got five perfectly-good, easily-burned fingers right there?
Browsing while pooping is an internationally loved pastime, so here’s a clever way to make sure you never leave your phone behind.
The west Tokyo neighborhood’s take on the centuries-old event is like bad medicine, and bad medicine is what I need.
When the airport employee found out she was in the islands alone, he gave her a tongue-in-cheek romantic worksheet to finish before heading home.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Strongest Imitator System is a major step in making those anime duels come to life.
Okayu bread is so easy that its creator made it by accident.
Turns out there really is no limit to how long you can create labors of love for your favorite anime shows, especially if you helped in the Golden age!

















Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Krispy Kreme Japan giving free donuts with morning drink purchases at all branches, maybe forever
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
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Krispy Kreme Japan giving free donuts with morning drink purchases at all branches, maybe forever
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
Japanese politician Super Crazy Kun arrested on sexual assault charges
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Do different brands of Japanese tofu taste different? We try all the supermarket types to find out
What happens when a 40-something dude goes to an anime boy band fan event? Something emotional