Regular mystery meat not mysterious enough for you? Don’t worry, because Nissin is kicking things up a notch.
Japanese government votes to amend laws, bringing down age of legal adulthood but raising marrying age for women and gender reassignment surgery.
And that flash of light isn’t even the scariest part of the snapshot.
Six patterns skirt Tokyo Disneyland’s no-cosplay rule, feature characters as famous as Mickey and as forgotten as Clarice.
Our Japanese-language reporter heads to Akihabara to see why this bowl of noodles scored its creators a Bib Gourmand, and leaves both stuffed and smiling.
Song about pride in Japan and its flag has been called a military propaganda song by critics.
If you dare to litter in Tokyo, you’d better watch out, because there’s a team of fearsome samurai warriors ready to admonish you.
Gudetama the lazy egg is now a McFlurry dessert, and we tried the limited-edition item to see just how sweet he can be!
Young man in Southern California has a degree, and also a very clear opinion on who Love Live!’s best girl is.
In our quest to find a cheese-laden pizza we can eat guilt-free, we’ve come across a Japanese-style concoction that’s surprisingly delicious.
With mosquito season here, Japanese Twitter learns a quick and easy way to deal with the pests.
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What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Shocking slogans promoting China’s one-child policy threaten to kill, sterilize, take away riches
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
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
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
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Shocking slogans promoting China’s one-child policy threaten to kill, sterilize, take away riches
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Free food awaits those who finish “Spicy Mapo Tofu of Hell,” but it isn’t easy
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
This themed Starbucks in Seoul is hidden away in possibly the coolest location ever
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan