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Do you miss the amazing box art of anime VHS tapes, laser discs, and DVDs? Here’s a way to get it back while expanding your wardrobe.
Combos including sweet beans & chili powder, chocolate and potato make Mr. Sato wonder if he’s just getting too old for this.
Who says you have to eat raw fish at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant? Sushiro has something for everyone to enjoy!
What makes for a good couple? Our Japanese-language writer muses on her own marriage to a French husband and its notable quirks.
If you don’t want to waste a huge amount of time in Japan’s cultural capital, here’s something you’ll want to avoid.
The brand-new Hotel Zen Tokyo broadens our consciousness of what’s possible in a micro hotel.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
Two of Japan’s top manga publishers team up for a special collection of 44 different series in one huge book.




















Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese mom physically subdues man who groped her schoolgirl daughter
Fire breaks out in Kyoto hotel, mobile battery to blame
Is Burger King’s Big Mouth Burger really as overwhelmingly meaty as promised? 【Taste test】
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town