An amazingly simply but cool idea to really help your itasha anime characters’ eyes “pop.”
Possibly the world’s first knife where the soft grip wrapping and slicing edge are made of the same thing.
The new meanings revealed in this image, thirty years after the film’s release, have anime fans reaching for the tissues.
African-born president of Kyoto Seika University was told his parties sounded fun, but there was a hidden meaning.
Makoto Shinkai can add one more special achievement to his resume that is quite literally out of this world.
The popular ice cream chain recently introduced two new limited-time matcha flavor variations to celebrate the advent of spring.
This girlfriend went all out to give her Splatoon-loving-boyfriend the birthday meal of a lifetime!
Swing by this lovely town and enjoy “five times bonus points” as promised by one of their signs.
The much-anticipated park will resemble the original park in Finland and allow guests to explore the world of the beloved characters.
From clumsy designs to superb ergonomics, this video shows us various controllers throughout gaming history.
Last week, Japan was buffetted by dust-flinging devils winds leading to many a cancelled event, toppled bicycle, and… a flying hairpiece…
When you stop and think about it, putting pictures of cockroaches on a product for people who hate them is kind of a weird strategy.
The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
Japanese men and women seem to sleep as much as one hour less than people from other countries.



















Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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 now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads
No school trip? No problem! Japanese students to go on a virtual school trip in Minecraft instead
Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Japanese idol creates kawaii Gunpla, the world’s cutest Gundam models【Photos】
Japan’s legendary Brother Katana might not be brothers after all? Investigating the mystery【Pics】
Retro Japanese-style hotel room with kotatsu, free ice cream is both amazingly cool AND warm
Finding a half decent gym in Japan: A survival guide
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve