backpacks
Rounded-back backpacks are filled with sweet shout-outs to some of Japan’s favorite treats.
Stylish school satchels with a distinctive Poké-flair can now be preordered for soon-to-be Pokémon trainers and students.
Backpacks and pouches for the next time the classic anime inspires you to get out and explore nature.
Nitori asks whether Japanese elementary school kids’ backpacks really need to be so heavy.
Lower cost isn’t the only benefit of Japan’s first randoseru subscription service, company says.
The sounds Kamura Hunters hear also include a common vegetable you might have in your fridge right now.
Hogwarts crest and wand holder-equipped bags for the start of little wizards’ academic careers.




















Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
New interactive Pokémon attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
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
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
New interactive Pokémon attraction coming to Universal Studios Japan
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Pompompurin and his cute little butt take over Shinjuku’s famous 3-D billboard
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
A day in the life of Suda51, CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture【Video】
We investigate which conveyor belt sushi restaurant is best for drinking alone, drowning regrets
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】