Doctorate degree, bilingual communication skills, and research regarding plants and animals are only requirement for mysterious position with Pokémon Company.
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Channel the cool confidence of a Ghibli character with a real-world bag…that comes with a giant price tag.
Marugame Seimen branch in downtown Tokyo transforms into an anime eatery with awesome artwork inside and out.
After keeping secret for nearly 30 years, Eiichiro Oda has written it down on a paper, put that paper in a chest, and tossed it into the sea, where it remains even now.
A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.
Things got off to a good start on our crazy-cheap trip to the land of the gods, but with funds running low, will we have a roof over our heads on a snowy night?
Can we make it from the capital to the land of the gods, sightsee, eat, find a hotel, and make it home for just 30,000 yen (US$195)?
Tokyo’s 242.9-meter (797-foot) city hall will be lit up with Pokémon cards starting this spring.
Manga Plus adds feature that lets fans put manga page art they’ve fallen in love with onto a shirt.
Can Hokkaido’s annual outdoor art event charm a Tohoku girl who’s always been lukewarm on winter travel?
Gametech wants you to be able to keep one hand free for doing other things while you play.


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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
Cute hedgehog cup clingers from Japan join you for a drink in seven cute varieties
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
Cute hedgehog cup clingers from Japan join you for a drink in seven cute varieties
Laser-cut, 360-degree “book” lets you bring Mt. Fuji into your home
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
New iPhone XS commercial features a tricked-out “dekotora” truck with a tear-jerking story
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
Brazilian man acquitted of sexual assault after kissing Japanese woman on Nagoya train
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?