Our reporter travels all the way to Spain to meet an artistic hair stylist whose technique is a little sharper than usual.
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Poké-pop the question with this beautiful handcrafted case from Japan’s Pokémon wedding jeweler.
Just before the release of the King of the Monsters’ latest CG slugfest, a team of practical effects geniuses take the kaiju back to his roots.
Perfectly recreated bride’s dress, Moogle desserts, and wedding Chocobo are all part of the package.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
They say seeing is believing, but you’ll want to see it in motion before you decide what to believe.
The Pokémon will be staying up late this year so you can bask in their adorableness while staying out of the scorching sun.
There’s a method to their madness, though, with different themes for different rooms, and one anime-safe space remaining.
Creators of One Piece, Naruto, and My Hero Academia got together at friend’s place to get tipsy, created piece of manga history while they were at it.
With the power of special effects and video editing, and awesome martial arts skills, you, too, can be a traffic cone master!
Winner of laser shuriken battles will take home prizes including ninja sake and ninja rice.
The castle closest to Tokyo expands its English explanations and adds a Fuma ninja clan infiltration experience.
Over 1,000 titles, including ultra-rare unreleased games and prize versions, could be yours with just one click (and a lot of cash).

















New cherry blossom party picnic essential: This super-handy folding cardboard table
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
10 awesome Tokyo cherry blossom festivals and experiences for this year’s sakura season
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Mister Donut wows matcha lovers in Japan with new Dora Matcha doughnuts
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Japanese restaurant serves meals to diners via a moving steam locomotive train
5 ways for foreign girls to attract Japanese guys
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
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
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
Mister Donut wows matcha lovers in Japan with new Dora Matcha doughnuts
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Japanese restaurant serves meals to diners via a moving steam locomotive train
5 ways for foreign girls to attract Japanese guys
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli Rollbahn notebooks are both dynamic and subtle salutes to anime classics【Pics】
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
Okinawa’s new STEM Resort educational play center now open, is a kid’s colorful dreamland
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community