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Wakayama’s Adventure World celebrates its 17th panda birth as the baby’s father breaks a record.
Our resident 100 yen shop expert tries to become better-looking while still keeping his wallet beautifully full.
If you need a project with an anime Taisho-period twist, try crafting your own puzzle box!
We sent a reporter to go gamble for a genuine gachapon gem.
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Village Vanguard’s Blue Lucky Bag may have the most impressive piece of junk ever created
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Origami folded by gyaru – The first capsule toy it’s impossible to get a complete set of【Photos】
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Origami folded by gyaru – The first capsule toy it’s impossible to get a complete set of【Photos】
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Snoopy and Woodstock, ordinarily inseparable pals, getting separate themed restaurant in Tokyo
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan