Carefully designed features promise to keep you warm and bring you closer together at outdoor events.
Adorable guest is sure to boost Poké-productivity.
Bathe in the warm glow of owning something recycled, and a light bulb, with these magic cardboard lamps.
Tokyo college kid is ahead of the merchandising curve as he goes beyond itasha to show his love for this season’s hit camping anime.
Hardly the last place someone would look.
He wasn’t arrested for theft, but he stole her heart, and she gave him even more in return.
The burly Instagrammer says he’ll continue to dress as the female character because he doesn’t need closed-minded followers.
There’s nothing better than eating pink sakura treats while gazing up at their beautiful blossoms.
Miyazaki puts the finishing touches on his new animated short Boro the Caterpillar and also reveals that all sound effects were provided by a famous Japanese celebrity.
Harsh words from a strong supporter of letting love bloom between idols and anyone they want.
Kizuna Ai isn’t a real person, but she’s really going to be providing the voice for a different anime character.
Sakura season is coming to Japan much earlier than usual this year, and here’s when to expect them to be their most beautiful.

















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Domino’s Pizza Japan makes milkshakes, but are they any good?【Tast test】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
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
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
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Domino’s Pizza Japan makes milkshakes, but are they any good?【Tast test】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Peeing Shiba Inu figures are Japan’s latest quirky, maybe-cute capsule toy offerings【Photos】
Japan’s choco mushroom snacks hold fashion show with designer Junko Koshino【Video】
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Arcade game coin slot capsule toys bring coin-op style to your home or office【Photos】
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
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