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This is probably not what people mean when they talk about “coming home to Jesus,” but we don’t care.
Design stunning characters and show them off to the world. Best of all, it’s absolutely free!
Hideaki Anno explains his philosophy of personal improvement while the giant robot from his signature series makes a cameo.
Tokyo Legoland Discovery Center bricked themselves into an uncomfortable corner when it comes to disability rights, and has issued a formal apology.
Pretty Cure is here to cure monotony in lingerie design with bra and pantie sets for Cure Black and Cure White.
Celebrate the arrival of Japan’s deep space probe at its asteroid destination with a dessert both achingly gorgeous and totally affordable.
The MemoReplay is an extraordinary custom wedding performance that guarantees no guest will forget this special day. Bring a handkerchief!
Famed director talks risk-taking and tells us one way Solo is superior to any previous entry in the Star Wars franchise.
This unique Awakumo glass will let you recreate your very own view of Mt. Fuji in miniature while enjoying a frothy glass of beer!



















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