Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.
Manufacturer calls it “a little special,” but others would probably go with “really weird” or “oddly kinky.”
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Adopts new inoculation policy, offers to pay for medical expenses for customers’ own cats.
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Intended penalty for bad manners backfires, prompts pub to make drastic change to its beer pricing policy.
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
Many thought Netflix had closed the book for good on its Americanized adaptation of the anime/manga phenomenon, but it looks like they were wrong.
In-house reporter Go Hattori bravely takes the plunge to see if this cheap product will fluff his curls up or leave them a floppy, flat mess.
Guidebooks love to say it’s because Japanese people think tipping is rude, but that’s not even close to the whole story.
Japanese dumplings are considered a side dish at many restaurants, but at this store, they’re the star of the show.
Stunningly skillful creations have some saying they look like they’re projection mapped, but it’s all master-level pyrotechnics.



















What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso: Behind-the-scenes trivia and secret Easter eggs revealed
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japanese Joe Biden tries the Biden Burger in Japan
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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 now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso: Behind-the-scenes trivia and secret Easter eggs revealed
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japanese Joe Biden tries the Biden Burger in Japan
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Tom Hanks visits Japan, blends in with oyaji at restaurant in Tokyo
New line of modern samurai fashion for fall/winter will make you warm and cool
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Tom Cruise makes our reporter swoon at Top Gun: Maverick premiere in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]