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Architectural landmark is in a fantastic location from which to immerse yourself in the Tokyo lifestyle while seeing the city’s sights.
This person may not think they’re good at anything else, but they sure are good at making bubbles.
This new commercial stars Halloween costumes, luscious visuals, lipstick that dances and leaps from your face… plus a sweet, inclusive ending.
It’s pretty impressive if you can twirl real life guns in perfect unison and/or sequence with dozens of other people.
Visit this tucked-away cafe in a popular sightseeing area to experience the atmosphere of a place where time has stood still.
Gaming technology may have advanced tremendously over the past few decades, but Nintendo’s love for simpler times is still evident.
Never would we have thought that characters designed by AI programs jumped from rudimentary to ultra-advanced in the space of three years.
Device scans your face for signs of blemishes to your beauty or trouble in your heart, and absolutely loves flirting with you.
What wonders await in this massive seven-floor Daiso just outside Tokyo? Come with us and find out!
Combines modern technology and old-school carpentry in a way that puts ordinary science fair projects to shame.
Football is a team sport, so what better way to celebrate a score than with an anime technique to combine two heroes?
Japanese company’s gadget for summoning life force for your devices is awesome…but maybe too awesome to be real.
Who needs the magic of photo editing when you’ve got the power of taido?


















Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Just when you thought you knew it all – 17 life-changing lessons learned in Japan
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Just when you thought you knew it all – 17 life-changing lessons learned in Japan
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Japan’s Mos Burger creates tempura rice bowl bento boxed lunch burger, but not for its menu
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
This is Akihabara’s best hidden food vending machine: The Mansei meat sandwich machine!
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss?
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura