Video game company’s iconic logo serves as motif for new treat from maker of edible Magikarp Pokémon.
Otaku assemblyman’s latest project stars a 1,300-year-old girl from a popular video game franchise.
Starbucks amps up both the Japanese and American elements, and makes us fall in love with green tea Frappuccinos all over again.
Majority say they can see some sort of logic behind university systematically reducing women’s entrance exam scores by up to 20 percent.
With hundreds of banners and posters already set up, everyone’s pitching in to help with the biggest anime convention in the world.
Municipalities and prefectures are hoping they can stop the dreaded red-necked longhorn beetle before they get out of hand.
Single traveler spent two nights in Japan before disappearing while in mountainous sightseeing town.
All of the teams were awesome, but Team Mexico’s fantastic costumes and amazing choreography won them the championship!
13 years later and an ocean away from where he grew up, this illustrator proves the seed of greatness was always present in his artwork.
Don’t give up, little guy! Not because you can catch them, but because it’s so adorable to watch you try.
It’s unclear what the foreign matter is as of yet, but the company isn’t taking any chances with how they handle the situation.
We all expected Snoopy-themed rooms to be cute, but we never imagined they’d be this stylish, and even romantic.















Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Japan’s new wearable air conditioner belt is here just in time for the Tokyo heat wave
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Japan’s new wearable air conditioner belt is here just in time for the Tokyo heat wave
Our team of five reporters try to turn themselves into Japanese heartthrob Kimutaku【Photos】
A farewell to fries: Twitter users document their last meal of L-size Mcdonald’s potato snacks
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo