Changeover takes less time than the anime heroine’s transformation sequence.
Responses indicate that what men want and what women actually wear are not always the same thing.
Survey finds a big gap in the dating histories of women who enjoy Japanese girls’ comics and those who don’t.
The City of Angels gets a new guardian of manners with the bilingual Japanese/English Super Kind series.
The cardboard cut-out he fell in love with was moved from the enclosure to be with the penguin as he passed away.
Photos studio in the historical Arashiyama neighborhood offers a makeover/photo package you won’t find anywhere else.
As if Thomas wasn’t already creepy enough…
Read More
One of Japan’s comfort foods will be available as a hot dessert drink straight from a vending machine!
Creators of the Nicolastick apologize for harming the “image and reputation” of the Hollywood actor.
Follow the cool crowd and head to these little-known cafes for unusual themed experiences you won’t ever forget.
Almost half of the respondents said they experienced a sense of disappointment when they saw a woman’s unmade face.
You know your country has done something really weird when it ends up on the morning news in Japan.
Look but don’t stare, be relaxed but energetic, and other seemingly conflicting advice has bachelors wondering if it’s all just about looks in the end.

















Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Häagen-Dazs releases new Green Tea sandwich in Japan for a limited time
Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms【Photos】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
The Sailor Moon theme song is based on another song about drinking a lot of tequila【Video】
Does Japan’s “body fat-burning” bottled tea really work? Our 30-day investigation 【RocketScience】
Do gohan no otomo, Japan’s traditional easy white rice toppings, work with toast?【SoraKitchen】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Waiter, there’re 100 crickets in my soup! We try make-it-yourself Cricket Ramen【Taste Test】
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The Sailor Moon theme song is based on another song about drinking a lot of tequila【Video】
Does Japan’s “body fat-burning” bottled tea really work? Our 30-day investigation 【RocketScience】
Do gohan no otomo, Japan’s traditional easy white rice toppings, work with toast?【SoraKitchen】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Waiter, there’re 100 crickets in my soup! We try make-it-yourself Cricket Ramen【Taste Test】
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture
Is fancy drinkable yogurt better than regular yogurt for marinating chicken? 【Taste Test】
We investigate Tokyo’s “haunted” phone booth in Mizumoto Park【Haunted Tokyo】
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years