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Think cat ears are only appropriate for cosplay and on Halloween? Think again!
Thanks to a highly successful crowd funding campaign, these amazingly awesome cat ear headphones are now, after what feels like an age since we first discovered them, hitting the market, and just begging to be worn just about anywhere.
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Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Flex and pose your way to fitness with the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure exercise program!【Video】
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flairStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown TokyoMajority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branchesOur 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in TokyoRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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 homeStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Flex and pose your way to fitness with the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure exercise program!【Video】
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
14 tips for visiting the Mt Fuji Shibazakura Festival, where beautiful “lawn sakura” blossom
Tokyo all-you-can-eat ramen buffet costs less than 10 bucks and is near city’s most famous temple
McDonald’s Japan releases a pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series
Beautiful unofficial Ghibli village in a Japanese forest is a magical place to spend an afternoon
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】