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The care and patience given to the little duck family in the middle of downtown Tokyo is warming hearts around the country.
For this sweet kitty, the texture and colours of the strange new floor covering are too much to handle!
Some cats are cute enough to be models, while others are so beloved they get to have their very own shoe collection.
The summer sounds and the relaxed kitty make this one of the most calming clips we’ve ever seen!
People in Japan are going crazy for this dish and the best thing about it is you can make it at home too!
The cute kitten who sleeps on his back like a human with a smile on his face doesn’t even move when he’s touched!
Not only do they look cute, they also feature a clever tie design that’s been used in traditional Japanese furoshiki textile art for centuries.
The unaccompanied kitten is winning hearts for looking just like Jiji, the cat from Kiki’s Delivery Service, out on a magical errand.
Meet Tona, the little animal who’s charming the Internet by hiding inside its owner’s stuffed toy collection.
See just how much hair a dog can shed during a routine shampoo in this series of impressive before-and-after photos.
This cat’s moved on from boxes after discovering the pleasures of the electrical appliance.
Here’s a happy little story to start your weekend off right!
This Wednesday, a group of seven elementary school girls spotted an elderly lady trapped on a railroad crossing in Yamanashi Prefecture. Her electric-powered wheelchair had run out of power, leaving the poor woman stranded–and that’s when the brave girls sprang into action.




















Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
A Gintama fan’s emotional 19-year journey to buy a proper Lake Toya bokuto wooden katana【Pics】
Japan to release Gundam and Char’s Zaku into space to orbit Earth, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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 turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
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Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
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Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Super-expensive capsule toys – Trying out Japan’s Premium Gachapon machine【Photos】
Green cherry blossoms blooming now across Japan
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
We try Keiji, an incredibly rare and expensive one-in-ten-thousand salmon sushi 【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best onigiri rice balls?【Taste test】