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The new year has arrived and it feels like we’ve already fallen into the same old routine. A well-known and comfortable routine, so we’re not complaining! But it is a bit sad to let the wintry festivities go.
Fortunately, there’s still a bit of fun to be had leftover from New Year’s Day: One enterprising Hokkaido resident took it upon himself to film the dawn of the new year–from the freaking stratosphere! He posted the video on YouTube and it is absolutely beautiful.
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
The Japan Poop Society is making movements to protect people’s health
My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon gamesStarbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve tooBerserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
The Japan Poop Society is making movements to protect people’s health
My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
Korea’s Ban on Pachinko Pinball Gambling Sees an Increase in Gamblers Coming to Japan
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Is British food really that bad? Our Japanese writer tries her hand at some UK dishes
100 years of Japanese women’s hair and makeup trends in less than a minute and a half【Video】
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
My Hero Academia now accepting votes for “World Best Hero” from its vast roster of quirky characters
What’s the most popular way to prepare Japan’s beloved breakfast dish, Tamago Kake Gohan?