See what lies underneath with this sheer cosplay costume born from a busty manga sketch.
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Each blade is made by a craftsman from Seki using centuries-old traditional swordsmithing techniques.
Makeover turns our reporter into Lady Oscar, heroine of The Rose of Versailles and the all-female Takarazuka theater troupe.
Japanese shoe company ASICS brings the theatrical flair with their commemorative 2020 Tokyo Marathon line.
No boring charts or dull text for video gaming’s most playful AAA publisher.
From towering skyscrapers through to the world’s busiest station, this sprawling Tokyo ward took years to recreate in miniature.
Management promises “comfortable hospitality for both domestic and international travelers.”
Get a stamp of approval with your own Japanese personal seal complete with your Japanese kanji name.
Having a lightsaber duel at the SoraNews24 office ended up being a ton of fun AND a ton of work.
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Anne of Green Gables, Japanese children’s book publisher’s artwork shines.
Fashion mogul’s stylish plane, with a Japanese washlet toilet and karaoke machine, could be yours…if you’re also super rich.
Fashionable pieces feature the console’s logo, iconic controller button designs, and prints from flagship Sony games.


















Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Yahoo! Japan finds most alphabetic and katakana words Japanese people want to find out about
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
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
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Yahoo! Japan finds most alphabetic and katakana words Japanese people want to find out about
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Here’s what happens when you mix 75 types of Japanese instant curry together【SoraKitchen】
We try super spicy lip plumping gloss to see if it works…and “we” means everyone in the office
Botaoshi: The crazy, violent highlight of Japan’s National Defense Academy open house【Video】
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Japanese cafe serves up fruit sandwiches like nowhere else