Head of state also picks up an amazing One Piece souvenir that any fan would treasure.
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Some of the world’s greatest athletes hang a left at the life-size anime robot in their race for Olympic gold.
Japan’s favorite 100 yen shop helps solve an otaku problem (two if you count leaving us with more cash to buy new figures).
Thankfully buying the Studio Ghibli artifact gets you out of the death-to-thieves part of its lore.
Mobile suits become permanent part of the town’s infrastructure, with more team-ups to come.
Supporters asked to donate no less than 5,000 yen in pandemic countermeasure, fans respond tremendously.
Anime/manga legend lays out various scenarios for five-way fight, and physical strength plays surprisingly small role.
New product comes with special features to recreate the friendly lamp character from the hit anime film.
Bandai’s top-of-the-line capsule toys are expensive enough that you can’t buy them with coins,



















Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
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
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
5 Japanese women who can kick your ass (in martial arts)【Women in Japan Series】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Kagawa Prefecture becoming Slowpoke Paradise this spring
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
All participants of “orgy party” in Japan arrested