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Old-school design feature promises that happy days will come again and encourages community to share what it’s looking forward to.
Dragon Ball and Fullmetal Alchemist veteran mixes real-world environment with amazing hand-drawn animation.
Japan might be under a state of emergency, but the only emergency these customers are worried about is not catching limited-edition Pokémon fashion.
Once he was just a junior high kid who drew a Mega Man robot, but now he’s one of the most beloved comic artists in the world.
A forgotten piece of video game history is back in the spotlight, so is it time for Nintendo to produce a modern update?
Loading Circle Machine for Escape from Zoom is a communications solution for our weird new normal.
100 yen shop chain Daiso shares some priceless knowledge that we immediately put to the test.
When the opportunity to recreate a mouthwatering manga meal comes up, we’re not going to turn it down.
“I, the great Frieza, will smash the inferior life force known as coronavirus to smithereens!”
A few simple changes let you wear your love of Nintendo on your figurative sleeve and literal face.
The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
Specially cultivated to bloom after they arrive at your home, these trees will provide sakura memories for years to come.
In quarantine, every hour is wine and dine. Make do with a new hobby before losing your sanity!
Nagashi somen-style dining at home for when your local restaurant and water park are closed.
Pocari shows they’re the kings of both sports hydration and sentimentality — and want other school kids to get singing, too.


















Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
100-meter tall Hello Kitty artwork appearing on Japanese Ferris wheel, jumbo Pompompurin nearby
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
New adorable Osaka foodie destination, Chiikawa Bakery Osaka, opening soon with crazy ramen bread
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer
Tokyo has a cafe that prohibits talking inside, and here’s why it’s awesome