Our visiting Japanese reporter shares her thoughts on the Spanish capital’s tribute to Japanese culture in its various forms.
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Watch these Gokus dish out the biggest energy attack in history, entering the Guinness World Records in the process.
With hundreds of banners and posters already set up, everyone’s pitching in to help with the biggest anime convention in the world.
This month Kantai Con, ‘the anime convention on an aircraft carrier’, was held aboard the USS Yorktown in South Carolina, and attracted some fabulous cosplayers dressed up as the hottest warships in town.
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Eating Japan’s highest-priced Cup Noodle at Japan’s highest place【Photos】
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
Experience the “Color of Water” from a 250-year-old Japanese confection maker!
Weekly
- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Yearly
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Eating Japan’s highest-priced Cup Noodle at Japan’s highest place【Photos】
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
Experience the “Color of Water” from a 250-year-old Japanese confection maker!
Better know a train nerd: 36 different classifications for Japan’s “densha otaku”
The future is now with full face sunglasses
Japanese monks want to create new temple…in space!
Old-school Shibuya Hyakkendana neighborhood targeted for urban renewal — Will it lose its charm?
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
French artist gives us a case of the feels with his video game & superhero family illustrations
Starbucks Japan has a new Frappuccino on the menu, but does it really taste like a cream puff?
Will listening to Japan’s biggest earworm song for five hours drive you insane? Let’s find out!
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