Why settle for expensive printed T-shirts when you can use a few common household items to achieve the same effect?
Japanese make-up cosmetic line Shu Uemura is introducing a holiday collection to look your Princess Peach best.
After originally omitting Japan from the world map, a PyeongChang Olympic website fixes the mistake only to have it erased again weeks later.
Humanity waits on bated breath as the all-out brawl of metal fists between two hulking colossi approaches.
The artist who created the penguin’s 2-D anime crush has even left a beautiful illustration in honour of their memory.
One fan of both anime and horror saw an opportunity here and created a spooky new visage in the Japanese style.
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…
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One of Japan’s comfort foods will be available as a hot dessert drink straight from a vending machine!


















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty[Video]
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]