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Otaku event in Tokyo becomes the main stage for this season’s hottest anime, manga and video game characters.
The proposal would leave bikers who ignore police warnings about reckless riding with a ticket and fine instead of a criminal charge.
Three popular limited express train models get a semi-digital, semi-analogue watch makeover!
Japan’s long-haul buses can be a convenient, economical way to get around Japan, as long as you’re punctual.
The green mermaid wants us to relax with a cup of tea and a traditional sweet in every mouthful.
The combination deal features six of the chain’s most popular flavors best enjoyed while hibernating in the warmth of home at the year’s end.
One of Japan’s most-anticipated lucky bags managed to exceed out expectations with a pair of awesome surprises!
Ikebukuro’s new furusato nozei returns are aimed right at otaku’s hearts, include custom costume and professional makeup and photography.




















7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Burger King Japan launches King Fusion, and the possibilities are endless (and delicious)
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
The five least stressful jobs, as ranked by Japanese working people
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Female anime fans reveal the Studio Ghibli character they most want to date in real life
Which Japanese conveyer belt sushi chain has the tastiest sea snail, if any?【Taste test】
Survey ranks dream jobs for Japanese elementary school students around the nation
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Female anime fans reveal the Studio Ghibli character they most want to date in real life
Which Japanese conveyer belt sushi chain has the tastiest sea snail, if any?【Taste test】
Survey ranks dream jobs for Japanese elementary school students around the nation
Japan’s new “painful sadness” snacks are a deliciously mysterious linguistics lesson【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Survey says more sixth graders in Japan aspire to work in medicine this year than last year
Tokyo’s city hall changes dress code, workers now allowed to wear shorts[Videos]