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Marine wildlife volunteers cleverly fight garbage with garbage in order to successfully rescue this trapped porcupine fish.
Apparently it’s possible to create something other than burned fingers when using hot glue.
Ever wished you could take pictures of the moon’s craters on your phone? Now there’s a way, thanks to a new smartphone telescope gadget!
Tokyo resident is the first foreign member of the Hattori Hanzo Ninja Squad.
These unique fall designs with an ancient Japanese flair were one of the highlights of the recent Milan RTW Fashion Show.
These dark, yet beautiful images of Tokyo at night by Liam Wong are as stunning as they are surreal.
Next time you feel like taking a coffee break, why not head over to the NagaLatte Cafe in Harajuku, where you can try Snow Brand Milk’s newest beverage and experience what it’s like to work as a manga illustrator, animator, or other creative professional?
Complete with pretty layers of vegetables, you won’t ever have to feel guilty about eating these slices of “cake.”
Dentsu Lab and Japanese fencing master Yuki Ota team up to bring you this dreamlike (and totally badass) video of two fencers in combat, enhanced with practical and digital effects.
Never miss your stop on the train or make your bedmate get up earlier than necessary again.



















Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Major Tokyo subway line shut down by in-train mobile battery fire
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
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
Japan’s heart-melting, mouthwatering cat-shaped bread can now be ordered online【Photos】
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 opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
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
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
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
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
Japan’s heart-melting, mouthwatering cat-shaped bread can now be ordered online【Photos】
LED gaming chopsticks are here for your mid-game munchies or whenever you eat in the dark
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Crazy new Pokémon chair makes no secret of your pure love for Poison-Type Gengar【Photos】
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Tokyo restaurant offers all-you-can-eat Indian, Thai, and Chinese lunch buffet for under 10 bucks