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Saya is now one step closer to her creators’ goal of having her become a full-fledged actress.
These emblems are more personal than a birthstone, and more inclusive than the family crests of Japan’s noble houses.
The menswear line is inspired by kimono designs and features (tasteful) recreations of famous erotic woodblock prints.
What better way to have a calligraphy master show off their skills than by writing “RocketNews24?”
Say hello to Shuetsu Sato, the man whose handcrafted packing-tape masterpieces guide millions every day.
After revealing her big secret last year, the popular schoolgirl is back and she’s undergone some impressive improvements.
Low incomes possibly to blame for huge drop-off in number of working artists as they get older.
With exclusive merchandise and ten cute designs to collect, it’s the tastiest place to find Wally in Japan this year!
This is about as much love for the classic anime and manga as you’ll ever see stuffed into one piece of artwork.
The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
The anthropomorphized frog and rabbit from the famous 12th century Choju-jinbutsu-giga acquaint themselves with computers, selfie sticks and more in this cute line of miniature figures.
Journey from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro recreated in the style of Nintendo’s classic games
It seems that sushi isn’t just delicious anymore — creative types online have transformed this classic staple of Japanese cuisine into Instagram-ready art!
The crowdfunding project has received huge support to assist new talent, who start out in the industry on notoriously low wages.

















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
This gorgeous, mouth-watering traditional Japanese breakfast…is all from 7-Eleven?!?
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
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
This gorgeous, mouth-watering traditional Japanese breakfast…is all from 7-Eleven?!?
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Fukuoka woman arrested for drunk bicycle riding
5 Japanese women who can kick your ass (in martial arts)【Women in Japan Series】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
“We don’t want to be girls. We just want to be cute!” The future of crossdressing in Osaka