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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.
Japan’s cutest donut bakery offers delivery and creative fun as extra encouragement to stay home.
One day, our boss put on a cat costume and decided to write a song for the children of the world.
Old-school design feature promises that happy days will come again and encourages community to share what it’s looking forward to.
The fun-loving anime robot cat gets serious as he delivers a message from the post-coronavirus pandemic world.
Symbol of loyalty turned into a sign of the times, but Tokyo authorities ask people to stop.
100 yen shop chain Daiso shares some priceless knowledge that we immediately put to the test.
When the opportunity to recreate a mouthwatering manga meal comes up, we’re not going to turn it down.




















The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
The good, the bad, and the ugly of a vending machine sushi meal in Tokyo【Taste test】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 confusing Japanese hand gestures【Weird Top Five】
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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
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
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
The good, the bad, and the ugly of a vending machine sushi meal in Tokyo【Taste test】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 confusing Japanese hand gestures【Weird Top Five】
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Hotel offers guests the chance to experience the 1,000-year-old lifestyle of the Heian Period
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Japan’s Hiepita forehead cooling strips, so popular they changed the language, are disappearing