Gaming technology may have advanced tremendously over the past few decades, but Nintendo’s love for simpler times is still evident.
This beautiful detour, hidden in plain sight, serves as a beautiful example of how Japan always rewards explorers.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to take a catalog of some of the finest seasonal cocktails available at Tokyo Disney Sea!
Singular devotion to maid-uniformed fan favorite results in a home like no other.
A brilliant idea shared by British police officers spread all the way to Japan, so we had to give these milkshakes a “shot”.
Fishmongers, customers and tourists bid a sad farewell to the famous fish market, which was a Tsukiji mainstay for 83 years.
Apparently nothing makes Will Smith’ son feels like a martial arts hero like getting his credit card rejected.
Something about this toy seems more than a little bit fishy.
A needlessly violent reaction to an everyday problem.
After more than 80 years, Tokyo’s world-famous fish market is relocating, but the head of this 104-year-old wholesaler has one concern.
Never would we have thought that characters designed by AI programs jumped from rudimentary to ultra-advanced in the space of three years.
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Japan’s new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]
Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans
Studio Ghibli theme park announces new expansion saluting a previously off-limits anime
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New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open
Tokyo is getting a branch of famous Los Angeles hot dog chain Pink’s with Japan-exclusive items
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One Piece Day returns to Tokyo Big Sight and worldwide on Youtube 22 and 23 August
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
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New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
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New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open
Tokyo is getting a branch of famous Los Angeles hot dog chain Pink’s with Japan-exclusive items
Kumamoto earthquake may have created Japan’s newest hot spring inside flooded restaurant [Video]
One Piece Day returns to Tokyo Big Sight and worldwide on Youtube 22 and 23 August
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
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Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
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