Feats of strength and porn-loving compatriots are all part of why it ain’t easy being Japanese Santa.
Star Wars action figures show us the untold story of why Ren abandoned the light in favor of the dark.
Recent rule that companies must disclose probabilities not yet added to Japanese App Store, perhaps due to cultural differences.
Theme park lets us know what kind of attraction it’ll be, when we can experience it, and what special Sailor Moon food we can look forward to.
Three hours of resistance will get you five credits, and claiming you’re 21 gives you a free round on the punching machine!
Light the candles on the cake, because three decades ago this week, Japan’ most ironically named video game franchise was born.
Need something special to finish off your holiday party outfit? Let Pikachu and Eevee help.
The ever-headstrong Captain Kirk will not be swayed by haters who disagree with his choice of school idol.
The Edo Past and Present Wanderings app appeals not only to old map buffs, but to anyone with a sense of adventure.


















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Salamander soup?!? We try “giant salamander rice with green tea” in Kyoto
Dance group World Order rocks the world with “Let’s start WW3” music video【Video】
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 2 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
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
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
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
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
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Salamander soup?!? We try “giant salamander rice with green tea” in Kyoto
Dance group World Order rocks the world with “Let’s start WW3” music video【Video】
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 2 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Anti-UK World War II era photograph featuring grimacing geisha uncovered
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
We try “Japan’s best-selling miso soup” and it melts the cold in our bones
Bring a friend to eat Japan’s 5-kilogram (11-pound) strawberry parfait, or it will take you down
Akira’s Katsuhiro Otomo to design giant mural featuring cyborg fish for Tohoku’s Sendai Airport
Pink sakura and baby blue eye flowers team up for gorgeous views at this seaside park in Japan【Pics】
This Osaka shrine is a hidden gem that includes a giant, roaring lion’s head
Good-cop interrogation part of the menu at new restaurant in Japan