Man with more determination than brains says after initial rejection days earlier, he “just couldn’t forget her.”
From love hotels to 7-Eleven carparks, some of these first-date experiences are truly mind-boggling.
After tasting defeat at Fatburger in America a year ago, we’re back for a rematch as the Los Angeles-based burger chain comes to Japan.
The loving wife of a diehard mobile game fan recreated the gorgeous Rune Stones from the game, and shows us how to make our own too.
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A celebration where it isn’t really clear if the guests love or hate the couple getting married.
Famicom Mini Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Version is all about manga/anime games, but that could spell disaster for North America.
Japan has a reputation for cool gadgets and efficient interiors, but this is on a whole new level!
Clam chowder and chili dips also available, and are enticing alternatives to Japanese pizza with mayo.
Tongue-lashing has fans of Idolmaster, Evangelion franchises thinking they’ve heard that voice before.
Hello Kitty’s home company is running its yearly poll to decide which out-of-company character will get their own event at the Puroland theme park.
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Perplexing perspectives: when left is right, and right is right, our brains melt but we’re impressed nonetheless.
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself.
Hideaki Anno recalls working on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind with the Studio Ghibli legend.
Product was created to meet customers’ “various needs,” in this case enjoying the taste of beer while in the middle of your shift.
Three-concert series welcomes some of the biggest names in the anime/idol music world to the city of angels.
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Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
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 gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
The Ghibli theme park’s food looks good enough to be a reason to visit all by itself【Photos】
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Kyoto Shinkansen sweets dessert hack – How to make the bullet train’s super-hard ice cream even better
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
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
The Ghibli theme park’s food looks good enough to be a reason to visit all by itself【Photos】
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Kyoto Shinkansen sweets dessert hack – How to make the bullet train’s super-hard ice cream even better
Saitama police continue to piece together man’s naked rampage spanning three cities
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Five Japanese sign language phrases with interesting reasoning behind them
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product