In the relatively new market of video services in Japan, one clearly stands above the rest. But you might be surprised what it is.
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The curious case of the Kakamigahara Lawson has caused the company to take a second look at how they operate.
Our veteran salaryman-turned-reporter gives his idea for the one thing that has to change before Japan will stop working itself to death.
Boy’s sporting ambitions slide in survey as girls stick with the same favorite for the 21st year running.
Majority of participants who don’t live with Mom and Dad are losing money while they work in the anime industry.
According to Yoshitada Fukuhara, anime may be the only thing left to save Japan’s economy.
Thanks in part to paying employees more, CEO Sarah Cassanova has put the chain back on top like never before.
Are you an innovation-loving young professional? Brace yourself for the chance you’ll run into this aggravations working in Japan.
Businesses in one of Japan’s oldest shopping strips are wondering if they can survive after the surprising new increase.
Farewells can be sad, but in a Japanese business saying good-bye can be a pain because of the country’s elevator etiquette.
The missiles may not be physically crashing into Japan, but their effect is hitting television stations square in the wallet.
If an interplanetary warlord can’t land a job in this economy what hopes do the rest of us have?
Let’s take this rare sighting of an S-Class bakkura to learn a little about what being a bakkura is all about.
Office employee poses question to the Internet: Is it wrong to drink a non-alcoholic beer during a break?
Warmhearted hospitality plus unforgiving customers equals the world’s highest service standards.



















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Buildings transform into giant robots in Japanese real estate company’s anime commercial【Video】
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Buildings transform into giant robots in Japanese real estate company’s anime commercial【Video】
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Japan’s favorite curry rice restaurant teams up with convenience store for Super Spicy Curry Buns
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
The “Nintendo PlayStation”: a look at the console that could’ve changed gaming history【Video】
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Is Starbucks Japan’s new Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino suitable for adults?