Real-life location for the Lucky Star anime forever altered as iconic gate comes tumbling down.
When you open the door, you’re not just coming home, but stepping into a world of awesome bargains and services that we sometimes overlook.
Mountain hiking trail looks as congested as any Tokyo-area expressway.
Check out his YouTube page for the amazing drumming, stay for ways to donate to western Japan disaster relief.
Eevees appears en masse at the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama to grab their share of the Pokémon spotlight.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
This would normally be incredibly straining on the eyes, but it turned out to be a blessing for this Japanese man.
Fancy having a private 20-seat cinema at your doorstep? You can get exactly that for an affordable monthly rent of $525.
At half the price and with much more functionality than before, is it finally time to tie the virtual knot?
Buy the “Pudding-and-Bag” set and choose three tasty puddings, plus receive a re-usable storage bag to keep them nice and cool.
Among this majestic spectacle of nature, a mysterious red beast which preys on the otaku was discovered.
Two decades after the first Pokémon movie, fans still remember this battle and its intensity is on full display in this amazing piece.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Fukuoka man survives fall overboard from ferry by swimming to deserted island
Totoro ocarinas on sale from Ghibli Museum online shop, and no two are exactly alike【Video】
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Japan’s top baby names for 2015: Will Naruto-influenced monikers still reign supreme?
Weekly
- 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
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Monthly
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]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Yearly
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Fukuoka man survives fall overboard from ferry by swimming to deserted island
Totoro ocarinas on sale from Ghibli Museum online shop, and no two are exactly alike【Video】
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Japan’s top baby names for 2015: Will Naruto-influenced monikers still reign supreme?
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Sanrio’s new crazy huge plushies are bigger than the average Japanese adult【Photos】
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
-
