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‘Call of Duty’ is a popular video game series, with new releases selling out, even in Japan. But did you know there’s a ‘Call of Duty’ that they won’t ever sell a localized Japanese version of, despite high acclaim everywhere else? We’re talking about ‘Call of Duty: World at War’. Read More
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Krispy Kreme Japan giving free donuts with morning drink purchases at all branches, maybe forever
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
The young girl starring in this cool retro-style McDonald’s Japan video is actually 62 years old!
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
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 renovationsYou can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for successJapan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visaPokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
The young girl starring in this cool retro-style McDonald’s Japan video is actually 62 years old!
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Let’s make some French cuisine using two bucks worth of junk food from the convenience store!
Japanese people reveal the six western foods they find most disgusting
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Get a Complete Psych Profile in a Few Minutes Using Only a Pen and Paper
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
This huge shank of anime meat is actually a sweet dessert