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Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan
The Bat Cave apartment: a unique place to stay in Shibuya, Tokyo
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Ninja life skills: The most hardcore way to get infinite 1-Ups in Super Mario Bros. 【Video】
Japan’s silver medalist figure skater has no time for love because he’s busy playing video games
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s DayIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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 TokyoStarbucks 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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
The Bat Cave apartment: a unique place to stay in Shibuya, Tokyo
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Ninja life skills: The most hardcore way to get infinite 1-Ups in Super Mario Bros. 【Video】
Japan’s silver medalist figure skater has no time for love because he’s busy playing video games
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Create your own Sailor Moon heroines with the awesome Sailor Senshi Maker
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
We troll a scammer online, make him wish he’d never tried to take our money
Japan’s original oyakodon restaurant reopens after three years in a newly renovated building
How to play Totoro’s mysterious flute from My Neighbour Totoro【Pics & Video】
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit