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As the internet implodes with the news that Kim Kardashian’s naked posterior is on the front of Paper magazine, we thought we’d jump right on the nudity bandwagon and bring you this exciting missive from the clothes-free front line.
That’s right, Taiwan’s rugby union players are releasing a naked calendar, and we’ve got the pics to prove it!
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer to release 20-track album featuring brand-new songs
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japanese farming simulator rewards players with actual crops delivered to their door
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era startStamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yenReal-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourismTokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer to release 20-track album featuring brand-new songs
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japanese farming simulator rewards players with actual crops delivered to their door
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Japan’s new old-school Dragon Quest sweets are Slime-like in more ways than one【Taste test】
Flex and pose your way to fitness with the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure exercise program!【Video】
Pokémon Christmas village event taking place nightly in Yokohama
Giant digital sumo wrestler now stopping trains at Tokyo station【Video】
Ekiben vending machine adds new excitement to bullet train travel in Japan
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!