Japanese artist explains why turning your ashes into a pencil is a better choice than turning them into a diamond.
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Major publisher’s promotion of Musume no Tomodachi has some saying the company is encouraging an illegal relationship with a minor.
Inuyasha vs. Ranma vs. Lum vs…..a whole lot more of the most popular anime and manga stars from the past 40 years.
Both male and female Pikachus, plus six other Pokémon species, will stick to your walls and your heart.
New shop within walking distance from Scramble Intersection also has giant Mewtwo in research tube greeting guests.
Intentional or not, there’s no way to see this park in one of Japan’s largest cities and not think of Pikachu throwing down.
Company continues to put people first as it meets with victims’ families and refuses to use funds for business recovery.
Techniques developed in Kyoto hundreds of years ago make Pikachu as beautiful as he is adorable.
Weekly Shonen Jump’s name might not be entirely accurate, so our in-house fan offers an alternative.




















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Free fried chicken for using free Wi-Fi?!? Tokyo restaurant offers irresistible karaage freebie
Princess Mononoke head magnets return, now with way to bypass blind-buy game of chance【Pics】
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Free fried chicken for using free Wi-Fi?!? Tokyo restaurant offers irresistible karaage freebie
Princess Mononoke head magnets return, now with way to bypass blind-buy game of chance【Pics】
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Would you eat this centipede crab?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Japanese police struggling with growing number of “CAN invaders” used to steal luxury cars
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test
Lawson begins first self-service convenience store in Tokyo, no line-ups necessary