Tokyo police force mascot Pipo-kun anthropomorphises into muscly man in new anime clip

The cute character bares his pecs in the fight against stranger danger, where children are told to remember the words “Squid Sushi” to protect them from harm.

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Unhappy with live-action Ghost in the Shell? You’ll be happy to know a brand-new anime is coming

Director of previous animated installments returns to co-helm new anime from Production I.G.

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Disembodied heads are keeping watch over this Japanese home and terrifying the net

Some people will go to any lengths to protect their goldfish.

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Mister Donut teams up with Kyoto tea specialist for new premium matcha doughnut range

The collection includes half a dozen delicious doughnuts and two powdered green tea beverages.

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Tokyo IT firm is looking for “Beer Interns” who’re willing to drink while on the job

No need to wait until the workday is done before knocking back a cold one, and it just might lead to a full-time position.

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Recently opened Lotte Tower in Seoul has magical elevator ride to the observation deck【Video】

It’s out with elevator music and in with more of this!

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Kyoto taxi operator starts “Silence Taxi” service, prohibits drivers from instigating small talk

Taxis in Japan’s most refined city seek to minimize unpleasant, awkward conversations.

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Japanese website is selling a pair of plain beige panties for almost $900,000

Artist behind the product says he’s making a point about modern society.

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Japanese professor develops device to allow cars to cleanly run on hydrogen from ammonia

The Plasma Membrane Reactor can take a jug of ammonia and convert it into pure hydrogen cleanly and cheaply to power anything from portable generators to cars.

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W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most difficult Japanese tongue twisters (with videos!) 【Weird Top Five】

Even if you don’t speak Japanese, that might be to your advantage.

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Outburst by Japanese minister at press conference overshadowed by…his Eva anime tie

Viewers were shocked to see the Reconstruction Minister rip into a journalist but then they couldn’t tear their eyes away from his necktie.

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Japan awards foster parent status to same-sex couple for first time

National government confirms legality of decision by administrators in Osaka.

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My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky kitchens to be recreated in life-size at Ghibli Museum

Special exhibition looks back on the amazing depictions of food in Studio Ghibli’s anime films.

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McDonald’s Japan adds new beef burgers to their regular menu for the first time in eight years

We try the new burgers brought out to replace the Quarter Pounder and find they’re every bit as tasty as they look.

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Japan gets swept up in creative new “cherry toast” trend 【Photos】

It’s an easy and beautiful way to enjoy breakfast.

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Cute Instagram cat teaches us about Japanese culture with hilarious cosplay photo collection

Bow down to your new furry sensei.

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Awesome Tokyo dessert shop’s giant dorayaki is big enough, but too heavy, to use as a Frisbee

Dorayaki are usually palm-sized, but you’ll need both hands to eat this one.

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Creepy video shows housekeeper who’s either demonically possessed or really wants a new job【Vid】

Housekeeper in Singapore is definitely giving the Internet chills, might also be trying to give her resignation notice.

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German linguist living in Japan says kanji characters used for Germany are discriminatory

Though the kanji can translate as “lonely country,” his complaint lies elsewhere.

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Won’t be in Japan in time for the cherry blossoms? Tochigi’s wisteria festival is just as magical

See wisteria, breathe wisteria, eat wisteria!

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