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Many of the world’s oldest living people are Japanese. Whether it’s down to a healthy diet, good healthcare, or simply the support of friends and family, we can’t say for sure, but all those things certainly help. And now it turns out that even Japan’s kitties are living long lives—Japan’s oldest cat, Ai-chan, has recently celebrated her 27th birthday, and she did it in style!
Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Dog-killing waves create spectacular views on this remote Japanese island
Did Mr. Sato just discover Japan’s longest bread?
Starbucks releases a new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan, but is it worth the calories?
These beautiful Studio Ghibli 10,000-year calendar figures are actually good forever【Photos】
Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
Can Japan’s yami kawaii fashion still work without the yamu? We find out with this lucky bag【Pics】
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gymThe My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Starbucks Japan reveals new Valentine’s Day goods for 2025
Tokyo governor wants to start study abroad grant system, includes monthly activity allowance
Overseas Uber driver and anime fan gets the Cowboy Bebop surprise of a lifetime【Video】
Kyoto reportedly planning to raise hotel guest taxes, create highest accommodation tax in Japan
What’s in the KFC Japan fukubukuro lucky bag?
Nintendo and Godiva team up for fancy fun chocolate line【Photos】
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Starbucks releases a new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan, but is it worth the calories?
These beautiful Studio Ghibli 10,000-year calendar figures are actually good forever【Photos】
Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
Can Japan’s yami kawaii fashion still work without the yamu? We find out with this lucky bag【Pics】
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
Sonic the Hedgehog goes to Hooters in Japan to celebrate the release of his new video game
Rules of tea, business cards, and bowing – 10 Japanese business manners young people are tired of
Sonic creator thanks fans for loving character so much that his ugly movie design will be changed
Life-size Sword Art Online anime girl figure wears real, custom-made wedding dress
Switch 2 announced by Nintendo, wisely switches up very little【Video】
Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】
“Miniature Calendar” reveals a magical world where tiny people live among our things【Photos】
Is Tokyo’s real-world Kamurocho as dangerous as the Yakuza games’ setting? Mr. Sato investigates