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Have your pet face east-northeast while eating these treats on February 3 and it’s sure to bring them good luck!
Seiji finally visits the zoo that pretty much everyone else who lives in Tokyo has already been to.
Proof that when night falls, nature comes out to play in the Japanese countryside, like something out of an anime film.
After four year of attacking dairy cows in Japan’s northernmost prefecture, the Ninja Bear ends up on the grill.
In the span of just 20 days, our trail cameras captured a veritable parade of visitors coming and going on the SoraHouse property.
An adorable and cool addition to any dog-lover’s wardrobe, even if you haven’t seen the anime this pooch is from.
Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.
All the excitement of your cat pawing up a storm at its litter box with none of the mess to clean up!




















10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
New Psyduck doughnut from Mister Donut’s Pokémon collection takes head-holding to new levels
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
We run a camellia oil-infused brush through our tresses and set them a-gleam, only spend 100 yen
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
We run a camellia oil-infused brush through our tresses and set them a-gleam, only spend 100 yen
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Akihabara ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
We Sample Traditional Portuguese Cuisine… at McDonald’s
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
Ramen pizza gets a sinful upgrade with Jiro-style version from Pizza Hut Japan