Everything old is new again with these awesome reimaginings of the beloved Super NES and Super Famicom pads.
Shin Godzilla is the heaviest kaiju movie in years, but there are still laughs to be found if you know where to look.
For those who like to indulge in a diet of “hole” foods–just be careful not to take a bite out of one of the speakers by mistake!
Once you see her you’ll never unsee her… which sucks if you need to find your way around the Tsukuba Space Center.
Makoto Shinkai’s anime is unabashedly emotional, but the director sounds like a detached dad when discussing his mega-hit baby’s next step.


















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
New picture book for the cat fanatic that loves furry balls
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japanese sandals dyed with real Uji matcha are here to whisk you off your feet
Here are all of the reasons why you should go to Kumano, Mie Prefecture, for summer sightseeing
Japanese politician offers official apology for saying town’s rice tastes bad, had to be in-person
Mighty, meaty Tokyo ramen joint flips script by overflowing the bowl with delicious chashu pork
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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
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
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japanese sandals dyed with real Uji matcha are here to whisk you off your feet
Here are all of the reasons why you should go to Kumano, Mie Prefecture, for summer sightseeing
Japanese politician offers official apology for saying town’s rice tastes bad, had to be in-person
Mighty, meaty Tokyo ramen joint flips script by overflowing the bowl with delicious chashu pork
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Psychological horror anime gets new T-shirt line, and even the fabric is meant to be unsettling
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
New service lets you get calls from anime magical girls to say goodnight and that they love you
Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan