Twitter user makes mind-blowing discovery playing around with puzzle pieces of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
Once again, our pseudo-interviewer Seiji harnesses the rising force of a guitar god to confront the premier party-rocker.
Itasha brings the pain to plushie from rival of owner’s favorite anime series.
Four little, and polite, words are all you need to instantly convince a pushy salesman to move along and leave you alone.
Nothing makes for a cosier interior than a lizard spitting out radioactive heat rays over you and your house guests.
Out of 852 examined buildings in the city, researchers say the Shibuya fashion mecca is the least prepared for a major trembler.
The future is here, but some residents aren’t prepared to accept an artificially intelligent mayor so soon.
But there’s a comical silver lining that has heartbroken fans drying their eyes.
Female employee finds two different men camped out in the ladies’ restroom in roughly an hour.
What makes a fried nugget so good that it causes a songstress to cram her mouth full with them and create international headlines?
Numbers for high school teachers aren’t much rosier in recent study by education ministry.
Japanese social media users fall in love as dog chases down Google Street View car many times its size.
When a company ensures that everyone deserves a second chance, it’s a company worth working for.
Dwango, the operators of Japan’s Nico Nico Douga streaming service, want to connect passionate cosplayers with paying jobs.

















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Fading Tokyo – Horikiri Station, the Arakawa River, and Kinpachi-sensei[Walking course]
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
“Welcome argument?” Mr Sato really, really wants to know where Lily-Rose Depp got her kanji shirt
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
“Welcome argument?” Mr Sato really, really wants to know where Lily-Rose Depp got her kanji shirt
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
7-Eleven Japan’s new microwaves know how long your bento should be warmed up, even if you don’t
Survey asks Japanese teens which school club they want to join, and “kitaku” club is top choice
Pringles Chocolate, but with a Japanese twist, is the snack hack you should be trying right now
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam
Sonic the Hedgehog creator gets one last blow to his pride on final visit to Sega office in Tokyo
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
You can now buy Shinkansen first-class oshibori moist towelettes online, no ticket required
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years