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Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.
“Matto,” as he’s called in Japan, seriously impresses with his delicately colored illustrations of Tokyo shops.
Once its life as a pencil is over, this innovative piece of stationery will colour your garden by blooming into a variety of edible plants.
There’s no better way to look after the roads than with built-in protection from one of Japan’s most revered deities.
Culturally cool tenugui let you show your love of Eva Units, kaiji, and your favorite Japanese prefecture all at once.
Artist Riusuke Fukahori’s goldfish creations made of resin are so lifelike, they look like they could start swimming right before your eyes! Read More
When Japanese travelers go abroad, they’ll be taking some of the country’s most famous and beautiful examples of woodblock print artwork with them.
Looking for a classy way to stay cool this summer? If so, we have the perfect fan for you…but you’re going to need a very full bank account!



















7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
How to try the viral 7-Eleven smoothie hack in Japan
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
How to try the viral 7-Eleven smoothie hack in Japan
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
De-stress and breathe easy with handy tip from Japanese vocal technique specialist
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
We take a ride on Seibu Railway’s futuristic luxury liner: the Limited Express Laview
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too