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A cutting comeback from a Japanese-proficient foreigner leaves one man with a permanent emotional scar, but there are softer ways to make your point too.
Having a lightsaber duel at the SoraNews24 office ended up being a ton of fun AND a ton of work.
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Anne of Green Gables, Japanese children’s book publisher’s artwork shines.
The location is within easy walking distance of JR Shibuya Station in one of Tokyo’s most popular youth districts.
Come with us as we browse the shelves and eat at the restaurant inside this vegan wonderland.
Living with your spouse and two kids in Japan’s former capital sounds nice, but is it affordable?
A simple Nintendo Switch purchase comes with a surprising question, and amazing customer service.
Starbucks has a delicious cookie we just found out about, but the credit actually goes to one of Japan’s favorite domestic confectioners.
We try eight of the new Omusubi sweets that people in Japan are going crazy for right now.
The family that steals together stays together…until they have to go to separate men’s and women’s prisons of course.




















The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Japanese men list seven traits that would make it impossible for them to date a woman
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
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Japanese men list seven traits that would make it impossible for them to date a woman
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Potama serves up epic rice balls like no other, and there’s only one store in Tokyo
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
School Cafeteria for adults is a great place to go for cheap Japanese food in Tokyo