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Shirts, pants, sweaters, cushions, blankets, slippers, all with Super Mario characters. What more could you need?
Extreme poverty caused our in-house otaku to miss more than 30 volumes, so is it too late for him to get into One Piece again?
We love Yukimi Daifuku ice creams, but will we love them when they’re wrapped in pork and floating in a hot, salty broth?
Famous director’s real life suddenly turns into what could be a scene from one of his organized crime movies.
The flavor of the Light and Dark Crystals pairs great with a bottle of Moogle tea from Lawson.
Yoshiyuki Tomino’s anime career stretches all the way back to writing for Astro Boy, but it might be coming to a close.




















Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!
Our Japanese-language reporter has fun with a toilet paper gun, but finds two clear drawbacks
No, this isn’t a Kirby specialty store – It’s a Japanese superfan’s Kirby room!【Photos】
Chinese mom thinks airline’s toilet is too small, makes her son poop in the rear cabin
A crash course in Japanese folktales from a trip to the five Taro Parks of Gifu【Photos】
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender