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Boruto -Naruto the Movie-
With less than four months to go until the film’s premiere, more and more information is trickling out about Boruto –Naruto the Movie-. Just last week, the voice cast was announced for the latest installment in the smash hit manga/anime ninja saga, and it turns out we didn’t have to wait long for lead performer Yuko Sanpei show her skills, as the newest teaser for the movie lets us hear the voice of Naruto’s son.
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty[Video]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Hello Kitty joins Mario Maker, may possibly break Japanese-ness level-measuring equipment 【Video】
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenJapan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring viewLawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutesJapan 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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenJapan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
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
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
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Hello Kitty joins Mario Maker, may possibly break Japanese-ness level-measuring equipment 【Video】
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels