Keep the image of that cute-looking alpaca above in your memories, because you’re going to need it.
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Remember the cats that kept trying to go into Onomichi Museum, but were always gently blocked by the guard?
Thought your boss’ attitude was bad? At least they don’t lounge around in a pile of flowers all day!
You’ll never have any need for a jack-in-the-box with this cute cat and a flip-lid trash receptacle!
After reading reports of an escaped panda on the streets of Tokyo, we headed out to find out what was going on.
Wait, do cats come with optic camouflage now?
Corgis never made much sense to begin with, but Chikuwa-kun really takes the cake for strange behavior here.
Startled kitty’s natural athleticism abandons it when it realizes it’s being followed by its owner.
Animal psychologists from Kyoto University create public service video that’s not about cats, but for the animals themselves to watch and learn from.


















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Take a peek inside the world’s top video game companies
Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Take a peek inside the world’s top video game companies
Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Tokyo all-you-can-eat ramen buffet costs less than 10 bucks and is near city’s most famous temple
Kyoto Station breakfast cafe is a hidden gem that tourists are yet to discover
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
Japan’s full-facemask Ninja Parka still lets you eat ice cream[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!