These designs that combine Nike sneakers with Dragon Ball look so cool, it’s hard to believe they’re not actual products!
In the relatively new market of video services in Japan, one clearly stands above the rest. But you might be surprised what it is.
One of the best illustrators in Japan drawing one of the best movies of all time. Great Scott!
Manga author relates the depressing tale of seeing the ignoble fate of his leftover comics.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, but this tale of deception has a double-twist ending.
The beloved kart racing game will soon be playable even without a Nintendo console.
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More information about the original story of the attraction was released as well as photos of some sweet limited-edition merchandise only available at this event!
What do you do when the power goes out during your favorite sport? Bust out your cellphone, of course!
Belgian confectioner maker says enough is enough with Japan’s practice of women giving male coworkers “obligation chocolate.”
Our reporter decides to answer one of those “Earn money from your photos!” comments on his Instagram page.
No need to worry about them spending it all in one place when they aren’t going to spend any of it.
These girls literally drive away ogres during Japan’s annual Setsubun bean-throwing festival.
Even if something happens once in a blue moon, it’s still not as rare, or gorgeous, as this.


















Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Yoshinoya gets into fancy fish, but is the cheap beef king reaching too far? [Taste test]
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Nendroid Face Maker lets you custom design faces for Japan’s most popular anime figure line
Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]
U.S. government reportedly planning to close Nagoya consulate
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]