If you’re as big of a fan of Starbucks as you are of traditional Japanese aesthetics, mark your maps.
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A subdued sakura season is a sad turn of events for Japan, but free pizza always puts a smile on people’s faces.
Fans of Do You Love Your Mom? Will learn how to say “You may not look at me in the nude” as part of new textbook.
Not going anywhere for a while? Let this awesomely adorable video keep you company!
If your Japan travel plans fell through due to coronavirus, or you’re here but stuck inside, these gorgeous videos are the next best hanami option.
Japanese accessory maker sees the true beauty of the Water-type Pokémon, and knows that good things come from commitment.
Why ride a packed train to the office when you can work in luxurious seclusion while dining on sukiyaki?
Team-up with Nintendo goes above and beyond by creating a new way to play that’s unlike traditional Legos or video games.
The heartwarming tale of how Yuzo Koshiro became famous in an era when game developers worked in obscurity also has a Studio Ghibli connection.
Lego’s Twitter announcement shows Mario being built out of little blocks instead of bashing them to get coins.
Region famous for its sand dunes gets beautiful public art pieces featuring more than a dozen different Pokémon species.



















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Japan’s Mister Donut Japan tries its hand at Taiwanese-style street food donuts
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Police in Japan summoned to deal with bank intruder…who is also a deer[Video]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
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
Police in Japan summoned to deal with bank intruder…who is also a deer[Video]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
Only five branches of Japan’s beef bowl giant Matsuya serve milk shakes, but how do they taste?
Live-action Ghibli Princess Mononoke stage play tickets are now on sale
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japanese people share 11 amusing tales relating to pregnancy and childbirth
Second-generation sumo burger coming to Burger King Japan with return of Baby Body Burger
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
New Legend of Zelda Boss is a canned coffee, gives you a chance at awesome jacket loot【Pics】
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!