Every culture in the world has different standards and social norms surrounding blossoming romance. But first kiss stories are a worldwide constant… or are they?
A Japanese cosmetic company, T-Garden, recently came out with a line of new lip gloss called ChuChuMagic, taken from the Japanese sound effect of kissing (“Chu!”). To further their new ad campaign, the online makeup store, Luvlit, started a ChuChuMagic survey on the online market research site, “Girl’s Monitor,” that asked Japanese men and women about their various kissing experiences. After questioning 1,000 users who registered for the survey, Luvlit reported their findings.
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Mega huge Mega Charizard Pokémon kites fly in the skies of Japan【Video】
Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself【Photos】
Maker of Japan’s first crane machine is looking for a working model, offering 100,000-yen reward
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】
Warm, sweet gingery bubbles in a can: Our review of “Hot Ginger Ale”
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】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
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
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
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
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
Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself【Photos】
Maker of Japan’s first crane machine is looking for a working model, offering 100,000-yen reward
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】
Warm, sweet gingery bubbles in a can: Our review of “Hot Ginger Ale”
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Pikachu/Game Boy manhole cover installed at Nintendo Museum, not viewable by general public
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】