Celebrating over a decade of computer-generated singer’s hits is sure to make some people feel old.
Debut work by teen creators smashes crowdfunding goal in less than two hours, aims to be better than made-by-adults titles.
Made by a well-established Japanese company, these authentic socks are sure to give your ninja career a head start.
Is this a country-fair style affront to Japanese cuisine, or a delicious idea we should have thought of sooner? Our reporter Meg finds out.
With private booths, showers and a women’s-only floor, this is one of the best places to stay in Tokyo.
Because one of Japan’s Asian neighbors had the nation’s eyes looking north again and again this year.
“Does it bother you that I’m not completely human?” Alita asks, but it’s really just how huge her eyes are that’s freaking people out.
People in Japan can’t tear their eyes away from this beauty’s incredibly long pins.
Animate and the Toshima ward of Tokyo held a joint press conference on Friday to announce that an “Ikebukuro PR Anime” is in the works.
The official website for the Oshiri Tantei (Butt Detective) web anime project began streaming a “Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance” (“A Wind-Breaking Victory Dance“) video on Friday.
From Heian Period ladies to today’s modern girls, Shiseido finds a unique way to showcase dramatic changes in beauty trends over the years.
Local media makes no mention of father-of-three’s sacrifice, triggers angry, embarrassed reactions from Japanese nationals.
Pokémon’s leading man transforms yet again for new film with animation production from the studio behind Attack on Titan.
The knife may be less than a buck, but it can hold an amazingly sharp edge if you’re willing to spring for a nice whetstone.
This lady knows how to turn heads with her eye-catching assets.
No matter how accomplished students are in science, it seems Japan doesn’t have the resources to tap into their full potential.


















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Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
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Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs
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Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Eating cheap sushi in a narrow building in Tokyo is an adventure for bold diners
Hayao Miyazaki’s Whisper of the Heart concept art revealed in new Ghibli illustration book
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
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Police in Osaka file charges against resident for serial pigeon/crow feeding
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
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