The fires of hard-core anime fans’ passions burn bright, but that doesn’t mean they always last forever.
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Do-C provides Löyly and a warm pillar for an authentic Finnish sauna experience you won’t find anywhere else in Japan.
Result also show a huge gap in in-shower urination attitudes between men and women for one age set.
Architectural landmark is in a fantastic location from which to immerse yourself in the Tokyo lifestyle while seeing the city’s sights.
Man asks for advice on how to marry a voice actress, gets told he could be a bachelor for life.
Two enchanting newcomers just showed up at Starbucks, and we’re here to let you know which is right for you.
The country’s symbol of spring is being spotted in mid-autumn, so we held a one-man sakura party to celebrate!
When you’re leaving the office before your coworkers, you don’t tell them “Sayonara,” you tell them “I’m being rude.”
English-language video sparks tweet in which she worries about pressure to “kill the person I am.”
A visit to the mushroom kingdom to see if 600,000 fans could possibly be wrong, and also to eat some amazing ramen.
New treats are exclusive to Japanese convenience stores and a compelling reason to keep eating frozen desserts even as the weather gets colder.
And even if the owner won’t budge on the rent, you can still negotiate for some concessions that could save you a ton of cash.



















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
BABYMETAL debuts music video for “Karate”, the lead single off new album
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
BABYMETAL debuts music video for “Karate”, the lead single off new album
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Can we be just like Shohei Ohtani on a budget with a Hello Kitty cap?
Chinese criminal’s Yu-Gi-Oh card reaches astronomical price before auction is shut down
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
Hana Komon: Japan’s beautiful, samurai-style floral birthday crests
Ichiran Ramen’s delicious new product: Fried tonkotsu noodles!
Starbucks unveils festive new Christmas drinkware range for 2020
Man in China says he likes Pokémon’s Team Rocket on social media, company makes him issue apology
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?