The latest movie from Toei Animation’s PreCure series showcases every single magical heroine from the series’ 14-year run. Let’s get dancing!
Annual celebration of midriff-baring swimsuits takes place just ahead of the start of prime beach weather in Japan.
Deteriorating facilities remind us of the power of time and the fragility of man’s monuments.
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Legendary Entertainment is ready to roll the dice on adapting the biggest anime mecha series of all time for the overseas live-action movie market.
Leaping into action and clearing Japan’s already high bar for customer service in an amazing way.
Shinobi training manual covers ingredients to make sleeping potions and smoke bombs, as well as magic incantations.
Aum Shinrikyo founder, three other members hanged 23 years after deadly subway attack, more executions likely to follow.
Former internet meme returns to the spotlight and appears as fond of his own areolae as ever.
Scientists from Tokyo and Ibaraki discover there’s a cutoff point where kicking actually starts to slow you down.
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato did something unthinkable in the past, but now he’s going to travel by air and sea to make it right again.
Beloved anime character Totoro is celebrating his 30th birthday this year and is getting an exciting line of new merchandise that Ghibli fans won’t want to miss! Read More
A surprise message left in the walls of a home leads to a widespread search for the previous homeowners.
The mere sight of this feudal Japanese shadow hero will strike fear into the hearts of criminals.



















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Shabani the gorilla is so handsome he’ll be appearing on sweets in Japan this Valentine’s Day
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
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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
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
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
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Shabani the gorilla is so handsome he’ll be appearing on sweets in Japan this Valentine’s Day
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Centuries-old book of ninja secrets discovered at public library in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
Japanese dad teaches daughter how to handle alcohol, has Twitter in tears
Uniqlo and Tamagotchi team up for Tamagotchi T-shirts and special Uniqlo Tamagotchi【Photos】
We take on the Baskin-Robbins Japan 31-day challenge and live to tell these tips
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