Producer gives tentative timetable while promising Studio Ghibli is doing “things we were never able to do in the past.”
You and your bushido buddies heading into the wild this fall? Then don’t forget your camping kimono.
Rather than run away to a virtual world, he figured out a way to take something fun about video games and use it to fight off daily drudgery.
There’s more to theme parks in Japan than just Disney Resort and Universal Studios; there’s also ninjas, go-karts and looking through your legs.
When you have children howling the word “impregnate!” over and over again to score, something’s really wrong.
News of the deaths was first leaked by an anonymous source online, who was outraged when the cafe remained open, posing a risk to more animals.
Roadside largesse from complete stranger inspires others to share stories of unexpected generosity in Japan’s famously money-loving city.
Our Japanese staff interviews the English actor who plays Benji Dunn in the blockbuster hit.
Remember when your mom told you to, “Shut the door! Are you trying to cool the outdoors?!” That’s the premise behind Cool Share.
The people have made it clear that they want the shrine to stay, but will that be enough to save it?
The Studio Ghibli classic turns out to be a perfect motif for Japan’s centuries-old “flower cards.”
Unless you live in a handful of prefectures, you’ve probably never even heard of I-wrap, but those who know it swear by it.


















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
“I want to kill them!” Shocking Video of Young Japanese Girl Giving Anti-Korean Speech Appears Online
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
“I want to kill them!” Shocking Video of Young Japanese Girl Giving Anti-Korean Speech Appears Online
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Sakura cherry blossoms float on breeze, land on Nara deer in perfect hanami video
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Dodger Stadium takoyaki comes to 7-Eleven for a limited time【Taste Test】
Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
The Japanese convenience store with a secret DJ booth in the basement