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Chamber of Raven would be a cool video game stage, but instead it’s an amazing real-world restaurant.
These plastic warriors are trawling for a brawling, cruising for a bruising, and sampling for a trampling.
Anime serious famous for its dramatic sound effects and fashionable heroes makes one out of the other with cool and clever artwork trick.
Learned everything covered in class? You get 100 percent. Learned more than what was covered in class? Then you get a bonus.
From download to post-boss content, loving dad shares his mature wisdom in a way that’s easy for his much younger son to relate to.
Six simple steps to slumber require no breathing apparatuses, hard liquor, or any other sleep aids.
How could you when the haunted room is filled with bloodstains, cobwebs, severed limbs, and a hidden switch that’ll whisk you into a nightmare world?
The Tokyo ATMs sound like the perfect cash dispensers for female otaku, so naturally we sent Mr. Sato to try them out.
In a recent viral video, gamers test their skills at the local recording studio. Is all of that hot-blooded tapping a step on the way to stardom?
New 7-Eleven ATMs installed at select Animate locations will feature luscious anime pinup art and compelling lines from top-rate voice actors.
Appearance of frightening but beautiful Dragon’ Nest shows that summer isn’t ready to say good-bye just yet.
Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Stunningly skillful creations have some saying they look like they’re projection mapped, but it’s all master-level pyrotechnics.


















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Snacks turned into art — these impressive visual creations are all made from food!
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
French artist brings the world of Studio Ghibli to life with vibrant series of watercolour prints
Japan’s first-ever micro pig cafe opens in Tokyo 【Pics & Video】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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
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
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
French artist brings the world of Studio Ghibli to life with vibrant series of watercolour prints
Japan’s first-ever micro pig cafe opens in Tokyo 【Pics & Video】
Horror icon Sadako gets update in new movie! See the creepy first trailer【Video】
Sweet! Japan’s canned sour cocktails with real lemon slices inside are coming back
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
One Piece teaming up with 5 NCAA basketball teams
Hello Kitty now keeping roadside construction sites safe in Japan 【Photos】
Fukushima Corporation unveils new mascot with an unfortunate (but hilarious) name
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are