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It sounds like the worst Pokémon ever, but it’s actually an important medical breakthrough that will benefit humans.
Feline railway legacy continues with two kitties inaugurated as stationmasters in Wakayama Prefecture.
Ueno Zoo is doing what it can to keep the line moving as fans come to say goodbye to Japan’s last pandas.
When Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leave Tokyo, it’ll bring an end to more than 50 years of pandas in Japan.
Kumacon provides everything you need to deal with up to a three-day bear siege, manufacturer says.
The hit video game/anime’s Haru Urara is a real horse, and fans have found a way to show their love for their heroine who never gave up.
New collection brings the cute to this Japanese convenience store chain for a limited time.




















Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
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
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
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
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Japan’s 30 Best Selling Video Games of All Time
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Spirited Away’s No Face appears on new ramen bowls and tableware by Studio Ghibli
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi