It will be easier to resist the urge to spend that pocket change when you know that you can hatch a prehistoric reptile instead.
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The trick is a trade-off that makes both sides feel like they’ve won the battle.
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Sure giant stinging insects that can fly are scary, but they’re not always so bright, and here’s how to outsmart them.
Dragon Ball and Fullmetal Alchemist veteran mixes real-world environment with amazing hand-drawn animation.
100 yen shop chain Daiso shares some priceless knowledge that we immediately put to the test.
Crazy telecommuting aid lets you ditch the digital trickery and have a video conference background with zero chance of computer glitches.
The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
Kids (or you) not happy about having to wear a mask? Turn it into cute Dragon Quest cosplay instead.
Former AKB48 idol channels her faith that ramen fans will be back at her restaurant in the future into making sure workers get paid in the present.



















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal
Japanese restaurant serves extra wide noodles next to Tokyo Station
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
East Japan Railway abolishes skirts, ribbons in women’s uniforms to “eliminate gender difference”
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal
Japanese restaurant serves extra wide noodles next to Tokyo Station
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
East Japan Railway abolishes skirts, ribbons in women’s uniforms to “eliminate gender difference”
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Studio Ghibli releases fluffy My Neighbour Totoro T-shirts that’ll have you touching your chest all day long
The blood-soaked meaning behind the mysterious marks on the floor at Tokyo Station【Photos】