Chief priest cites popularity of miko heroine in anime hit Your Name for increased interest in traditional role.
Tokyo pop culture center is a reflection of what young otaku are into, which means it never stays the same for very long.
Publisher of One Piece, Naruto and other hit manga launches new phone app which lets you choose any page to have made into an awesome T-shirt.
Short on time to pick which bento to buy before your train leaves? Let us help you choose.
When you want to mourn the loss of someone and wish them eternal happiness in the afterlife without getting out of the car.
System is quick and easy to use, requires no payment or registration.
Majority of participants who don’t live with Mom and Dad are losing money while they work in the anime industry.
Usually, people email Mr. Sato to call him garbage, but this young woman from Singapore had something else to say.
KFC Japan wants to help keep the smell of your finger-lickin’ good meal out of other passengers’ noses.
Japan may have one of the most efficient rail systems in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely free from mishap.
It’s a strange state of affairs when a public TV station is treated in the same way as mosquitoes or demons.
MOST POPULAR
Today
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Weekly
- Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?- Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
- Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
- Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
- Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Monthly
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan- Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
- New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before- Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]- Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
- What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Yearly
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
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Body of missing foreign tourist in Japan found floating off coast of town he was last seen in
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Japanese convenience store challenge is only for those with extreme tastes
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
Japan Post’s mail carriers are getting some cool upgrades, but packages might be a little late
Cup Noodle hamster wheel is the new adorable pet toy animal lovers in Japan want[Video]
Studio Ghibli still doesn’t allow its anime to be streamed online in Japan, and here’s why
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
Japan’s sticker wars are reaching a breaking point, even for enthusiasts
-
