Tired of listening to the same, soulless car navigation systems while you drive? Wouldn’t you rather listen to someone a little cuter while you’re trying to track down your nearest Guns ‘n’ Ammo store? Wouldn’t it be fun if your favourite animated high-school girls could be the voice of sense and direction!?
If you’re a K-On! fan, you’re in luck- a new portable car navigation system has just arrived in stores, ready to drive you home and everyone else up the wall. Read More

Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Never forget that Mister Donut’s super-simple ramen is actually very hard to beat
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Tokyo’s first gourmet choco banana specialty shop is worth stopping in Harajuku for
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
Hate your job? Be honest: Is it really worse than massaging hot supermodels for a living?
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
Hate your job? Be honest: Is it really worse than massaging hot supermodels for a living?
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO
Live out your own Roman Holiday by eating the same gelato that Audrey Hepburn ate…in Tokyo!
Official website for Pokémon PON hanko stamps is now open!
JR West unveils new Japanese long distance train with special features for passengers
McDonald’s celebrates sakura season in Japan with a new Teritama burger
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】