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Making sure they end up in the hands of Pokémon Trainers and mobile suit fans, not resellers.
If your cat is already the master of the house, it may as well have its own place at the table, right?
Japan’s favorite 100 yen shop helps solve an otaku problem (two if you count leaving us with more cash to buy new figures).
The Google Doodle for the Tokyo Olympics’ start offers retro fun, insight into Japanese culture, and a skateboarding tanuki.
Join us for a Japanese-style pub meal at our place, complete with hot sake and snacks that are super easy to make!
Image editing transports her from the living room to a world of amazing beauty and magical creatures.
Anxious over how many people will be seeing your naked body? This cute and clever system will ease your nerves.




















Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Beyond sakura: How to tell a cherry blossom from a plum or peach flower
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
First-ever live-action Pokémon-themed TV drama on the way with former idol singer starring
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
First-ever live-action Pokémon-themed TV drama on the way with former idol singer starring
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Free Pokémon-catching mini game with all 151 Kanto Pokémon added to Google searches!
Is this the rudest parfait in all of Japan?