Spoiler alert: it’s filled with one human, 10 pounds of sweat, and at least a year’s worth of back pain.
Solve the puzzle to unlock a door, surely! …what do you mean “maybe we should take a break from gaming?”
Whether you’re new to Japan or a resident, this easily digestible video will fill you in on the country’s facts faster than any other.
Because nothing promotes a healthy learning environment like traumatizing students with scissors in front of their peers.
Whether the person in front of you adjusting the seat angle is a good or bad thing is all a matter of perspective, Tokyo-bound overnight bus shows us.
You might have to stare at it a while to see why, but the signature ought to be a big give-away.
Device seeks to fire your voice straight at the bull’s eye in anime fans’ selective attention.
Natural berry flavours from the ruby cacao bean make for a hot chocolate like no other we’ve ever tasted.
Brand-new middle school to let students of any gender wear whatever uniform components they feel comfortable in out of consideration to LGBT youths.
Clever superfan shows how you too can easily replicate the most famous scene from the most famous magical girl anime.
Video gaming’s newest trend meets its oldest hero with co-op game at Namco’s Tokyo amusement park.
For the first time ever, Starbucks even has a cherry blossom tea in their sakura collection.
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Sakura speculation map and dates for each prefecture in Japan released by Japan Weather Association.



















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
This ad for Ueno Clinic makes no sense… until you realize what the clinic specializes in【Video】
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Special edition UNO allows you to play with Mario and co. in a whole new way
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
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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
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
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
This ad for Ueno Clinic makes no sense… until you realize what the clinic specializes in【Video】
Japan’s snack of almonds and whole fish might not be for everyone【Taste test】
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Special edition UNO allows you to play with Mario and co. in a whole new way
Tokyo Station’s top 5 breakfast spots
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
The top 10 Studio Ghibli anime homes that fans would most like to live in
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Manga meat can be yours to eat in the real world with Manga Meat Bone kitchenware【Photos】
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make