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Japanese NBA player collaborates on design that features another symbol of good luck besides sakura.
First-ever theatrical release for one of the most popular and influential sports anime of all time.
Post expressing love for Jessie, James, and Meowth deemed “inappropriate content that adversely affects society.”
Three-on-three league for young ladies sounds like the plot of an anime series itself, but it’s a real-life sports organization.
Vicious attack that required 10 stitches is followed by startlingly kind gesture of forgiveness.
Anzai-sensei, the jovial coach of Shotoku High School’s basketball team, was recently spotted on American television!
We’ve already seen what happens when a pack of square-dancing ladies go after a drone carrying around coupons for cakes. But what happens when a similar scene occurs on a university basketball court with what appears to be a spoiled, entitled student having a tantrum thrown into the mix? The sight is not very pretty, to say the least.
















A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Studio Ghibli adds “komorebi” Totoro plush toys to its anime merchandise range in Japan
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Studio Ghibli adds “komorebi” Totoro plush toys to its anime merchandise range in Japan
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
A visit to the real-life Naruto Ramen Ichiraku anime restaurant that’s not in Japan【Photos】
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
We try cooking yakisoba with real Japanese buckwheat soba【SoraKitchen】
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Korean basketball commentator’s sudden nosebleed draws laughter, admiration 【Video】
Dec 12, 2018
Despite copious amounts of blood flowing, both men carry on with the job at hand.
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