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.
Japanese fans vote in survey for their favorite anime characters who hail from the U.S.A., including sports stars, violent killers, and mecha pilots.
You’ve never experienced the power of the pyramid while soaking at the hot springs? Head to Tochigi to rectify that.
Before you head to Mori Building Digital Art Museum: EPSON teamLab Borderless, there are a few things you’ll need to know.
There’re dumb otaku, and then there are dumb otaku who need to make a 300-kilometer (186-mile) trip just to get arrested.
None of the natives at this Canada Day celebration seemed to care, but in Japan, this would never happen.
Awesome Pikachu and Eevee box and goodies like a Poké Ball water pistol and Pikachu key ring have fans, adults and kids alike, craving the Golden Arches.
History buffs, nature fans, and Japanese culture enthusiasts will want to check out this island in the Sea of Japan.
Buddhist monk who also tends bar says to take complements from Kyoto with a grain of salt.
Governmental organization says your potential boss shouldn’t ask if you want to get married, where you were born, or what kind of car you drive.
The classic theme song comes to life in a brand-new way that evokes a different style of “miracle romance.”
School asserts that it will accept female-identifying students even if they are listed as male on their legal family registry.


















What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
Japanese toilet sweets put a new twist on tradition
Our “Dark Curry” puts the luck back into potluck with a curry of unknown ingredients
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
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
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
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
Japanese toilet sweets put a new twist on tradition
Our “Dark Curry” puts the luck back into potluck with a curry of unknown ingredients
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Retro Japanese-style hotel room with kotatsu, free ice cream is both amazingly cool AND warm
Japan searches for the Yamazaki pan girl, who lived in Tokyo when she was three years old
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Hungry and on the go? Top 10 ranking of ekiben at Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Ingenious cosplayer shows us how to make sword blades nearly two meters long for a few bucks
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
And now, a video of the voice of Dragon Ball’s Goku meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan