Kobe-based yakuza group beckons trick-or-treating kids with cotton candy in Frozen bags at its criminal headquarters.
Survey respondents see subtle signs of potential for a happy home life in female coworkers’ desks, lunches.
Can’t read the kanji characters on the label? You’re not the only one, so here’s a shopping secret to help you out.
Teasingly titillating beverage also comes in handsome man version, is upfront about its not-so-dirty secret.
Japan’s tallest mountain loses its icy top covering as storm blows through eastern Japan.
Longtime Ranma fans can indulge in a bevy of lovingly crafted dishes with clever nods to the series and even experience some VR entertainment while waiting for their orders.
Debut’s timing has us wondering if anime Titans still need to wear sunblock if they don’t have skin.
If you’ve stayed at a traditional Japanese inn with your partner, chances are you’ve experienced this custom before.
”Super-low-quality costume that makes you popular” will have everyone asking “Where’s sexy Waldo?”
Lack of rainy conditions sadly prevents Japanese visual kei music legend from saying weather will rock viewers like a hurricane.
Most Japanese machines adhere to the philosophy that traveling is not about the destination, but the journey.
MOST POPULAR
Today
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store
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
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
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
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
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
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
Tourists brave Typhoon Jangmi to queue at two famous sites in Tokyo
Japanese convenience store challenge is only for those with extreme tastes
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
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
-
