Academy award winning animator and a Ghibli artist who works at Lawson part-time join forces to pay homage to the konbini.
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People are wondering if any English speakers were consulted before they chose the name for the salacious new dessert.
Survey says one in two foreigners have been bummed out by meeting Japanese people with bad breath.
Telecommunications company slammed for using Japanese culture to promote a Samsung product from South Korea.
Coca-Cola takes the clear drinks trend to a whole new level, and gives us a special Reiwa parody commercial as well.
Osaka has just one word to say in response to all those annoying questions about her ethnicity and her love of katsudon.
The one-night special will be screened on Japanese television tonight, on the last day of the Heisei period.
The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
These girls literally drive away ogres during Japan’s annual Setsubun bean-throwing festival.
Famous musicians, actors and idol group members star in these memorable ads that will make you laugh, cry and want to buy what they’re selling.
Travel back in time to feudal Japan with an epic new clip featuring music by the Yoshida Brothers.
Characters from Mary and the Witch’s Flower team up with prominent brands for a spectacular promotional campaign.
The special release takes us through the love story of Cassis and Arles, a romance the animator has been developing for ten years.
You’re crying, they’re crying, we’re all crying. As good a reason as any to see the movie!



















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
We tried making edible jewels: One recipe gives you three delicious versions!
Pokémon-themed doughnut lucky bag is filled with sweet surprises
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
We tried making edible jewels: One recipe gives you three delicious versions!
Pokémon-themed doughnut lucky bag is filled with sweet surprises
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
Tokyo Disneyland changes the faces of their Mickey and Minnie costumes, breaks fans hearts
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
This is Akihabara’s best hidden food vending machine: The Mansei meat sandwich machine!
“Moe temple” in Tokyo to woo anime geeks with maid cafe