When we painted a car in permanent marker many asked; “What if it rained?” So, we did you one better.
Would these Finnish students be as successful if they’d gone through the Japanese school system instead?
Now customers can rest easy knowing the President of the United States will always be on the back of their mind.
Treat yourself to some Krillin Chestnut Steamed Buns, Vegeta Lemon Chicken, Flying Nimbus Pancakes, and many more!
Why settle for boring strawberry shortcake when Square Enix video game franchise’s Chocobo, Moogle, and Cactuar are ready and waiting in edible form?
The world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, or maybe Pixar’s Wall-e, comes a step closer with the demonstration of suitcases with a mind of their own.
Christmas is a time for romance in Japan, and we’ve fallen in love with the taste, and even the texture, of these two new Starbucks treats.
According to Yoshitada Fukuhara, anime may be the only thing left to save Japan’s economy.
How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?
Sure, we all know that deceit and sabotage are the fastest ways to a woman’s heart, but this was over the line.
Tokyo research company releases its annual report on what’s up and what’s down in Japan’s otaku economy.
There’s definitely a beauty to the controlled chaos of the morning commute in Japan’s capital.
Just another day in the office as our Japanese-language staff prance about the place, jumping other things no-one else can see.
Thought you’d already caught ‘em all? Think again, and keep on eye on the game’s new dynamic weather gameplay system while you’re hunting.
These six mascots take their inspiration from sakura cherry blossoms, shrines, and Japanese fairy tales.



















Japan’s new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]
Kumamoto earthquake may have created Japan’s newest hot spring inside flooded restaurant [Video]
Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
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
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
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】
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima
This Japanese chopping board sanitising bag might be the handy kitchen gadget we never knew we needed
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you