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Torii gates always have an elegant allure, but none quite like this shrine’s.
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The scene is an exact reenactment of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, complete with CG special effects.
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
In previous years, the famous and adorable Pokémon went to sleep when the sun went down, but this time they’re staying up late to party!
Check out his YouTube page for the amazing drumming, stay for ways to donate to western Japan disaster relief.
Two decades after the first Pokémon movie, fans still remember this battle and its intensity is on full display in this amazing piece.
Beloved 16-bit game’s protagonist seemingly makes cameo appearance in the clouds of amazing video.
Tokyo-based company has a clever solution to one of the most common problems visitors face when traveling in Japan.
Video game company’s iconic logo serves as motif for new treat from maker of edible Magikarp Pokémon.
With hundreds of banners and posters already set up, everyone’s pitching in to help with the biggest anime convention in the world.
13 years later and an ocean away from where he grew up, this illustrator proves the seed of greatness was always present in his artwork.
We all expected Snoopy-themed rooms to be cute, but we never imagined they’d be this stylish, and even romantic.
Fans of fat Pikachu rejoice! The classic designs from the original Pokémon games star in this reprint of an old line. Gotta catch ’em all!
The convenience of Japanese technology: making your life a little easier, and lazier, with every passing day.
You and your bushido buddies heading into the wild this fall? Then don’t forget your camping kimono.
Rather than run away to a virtual world, he figured out a way to take something fun about video games and use it to fight off daily drudgery.

















Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Japan announces sudden 500-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
7-Eleven Japan vs Family Mart: Who has the biggest convenience store cookie?
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
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
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
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]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
7-Eleven Japan vs Family Mart: Who has the biggest convenience store cookie?
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
We invent ice slurry somen to combat the extreme Japanese summer heat【SoraKitchen】
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
Beat the heat with chilled Iekei ramen from Yokohama Iekei Ramen Ichikakuya
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
100-meter tall Hello Kitty artwork appearing on Japanese Ferris wheel, jumbo Pompompurin nearby
Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer