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Magical girl transformations and a very different ending from the one shown in the Hayao Miyazaki anime classic.
Teacher says book reports just make kids hate books, but some say they’re vital to developing important lifelong skills.
There’s no international cuisine quite like the different McDonald’s burgers of the world!
Childbirth rates in Japan may be low, but couples are getting started earlier than before.
A fruity bouquet of flavour for your taste buds, with a special surprise hidden in the back of each one.
We learn a hard lesson about being good parents while trying to take care of our little Angel.
A trendy spot in Tokyo collaborates with an 87-year-old confectionery famous for its cream buns to whip up two new Insta-worthy bites to go.
Top stylist at a Japanese salon in Tokyo says there are three important points to looking good while wearing a face mask.
Mythical winged horse appears on travel mugs, tumblers, and inside a special snow dome lid for a limited time.
A chance encounter at a Tokyo fish market fills us with intrigue/dread, and things don’t get any less scary when we tear it open.




















Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Japanese women show continuing decline in how much they expect a husband to earn in survey
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
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
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Japanese women show continuing decline in how much they expect a husband to earn in survey
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Who has the most cost-effective fast food French fries in Japan? We investigate nine big chains
Possibly the greatest textbook doodles of all time
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
What happens when you accidentally put a gyudon beef bowl meal through the washing machine
Body jacket from China protects scooter riders from winter cold, throws dignity out the window
7-Eleven Japan now has two tiers of salmon rice balls, but is the new, cheaper one any good?【Taste test】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026