beauty
Cooling beauty products, minty fresh sweets, and a beautiful hotel–what else could you want?
The American actress chatted to Vogue Magazine about her beauty secrets, with one in particular thrilling Japanese fans.
Both adults and children can celebrate their love of Pokémon through nail polish with this line!




















Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Japanese politicians working to promote plastic model culture as a cultural asset
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Japanese shiitake mushroom snacks from Don Quijote, created for people who don’t like mushrooms
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Japanese politicians working to promote plastic model culture as a cultural asset
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Japanese shiitake mushroom snacks from Don Quijote, created for people who don’t like mushrooms
Here’s what happens when you take medicine and supplements for baldness for two years straight
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Book of over 200 Hayao Miyazaki Totoro pre-production illustrations, some never published, now on sale
More tip jars appear at Japanese restaurants, but there are important reasons why you shouldn’t tip