Titles from Final Fantasy and Attack on Titan franchises also on list in wake of deaths thought to have stemmed from online bullying.
After repeated visits to indoor amusement park for kids, son feels just like a lot of grown-ups do.
Anyone would be excited for the birth of their own child, but this taxi driver elevated the special event into a scene worthy of an action movie.
Seven out of ten say they enjoy anime and manga, and over 15 percent spend more than 90,000 yen a year on their otaku hobbies.
Thanks to this new product we might be seeing a lot more blue food at restaurants in Japan over the next few months.
Shockingly, a Japanese company deems it’s possible for it to be too easy for people to get beer.
Turns out even physical media benefits from a free trial, one of Japan’s largest manga publishers learns.
Photos show rural Aomori town’s continuing tradition of artistic agriculture with convenient access for travelers.
The Hollywood movie stars dish the dirt on their relationship and reveal why Chris has a thing for Japanese TV presenter Koji Kato.
Exclusive merchandise celebrates 40 years of zany antics from Lum, the most beloved character of legendary manga/anime creator Rumiko Takahashi.
After dealing with a natural disaster, this part of Japan is now struggling to prevent financial disaster as well.
If you’re hungry for cute desserts in Tokyo, the new Cafe Ron Ron offering conveyor belt sweets is a place you’ll want to check out!
















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
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
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Taste the floor of a Japanese train station with new limited-edition chocolates from Tokyo Metro
McDonald’s Japan adds exclusive Hawaiian Burgers to its menu for a limited time
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
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Taste the floor of a Japanese train station with new limited-edition chocolates from Tokyo Metro
McDonald’s Japan adds exclusive Hawaiian Burgers to its menu for a limited time
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
[Quiz] How Well Do You Know Your Japanese Hand Gestures?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
We take a soak in a Japanese money bubble bath
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Hama Sushi?