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Academy award winning animator and a Ghibli artist who works at Lawson part-time join forces to pay homage to the konbini.
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.



















Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Japanese survey reveals the top 10 most popular ice creams in Japan
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
New smartphone game turns car models into anime girls with model-worthy looks
Japanese survey reveals the top 10 most popular ice creams in Japan
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Mighty, meaty Tokyo ramen joint flips script by overflowing the bowl with delicious chashu pork
Jamaican-style ramen in Kyoto: A cross-cultural hit, or just jerking your taste buds around?
Saudi Arabia bans Yo-Kai Watch, Okami, 45 other video games following child suicides
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth