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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.
Clever design even takes into account how to keep you entertained during those long, lonely nights.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, knows that despite being in business for 300 years, you haven’t really made it until you own Boardwalk, Mayfair, or in this case Kyoto’s Nishijin Textile Center.
If you were someone who could never decide between music or sports in school, this crazy oncerto might be right up your alley.
Single-person sleeping areas connected by a common space give you a living room in the great outdoors.
Beautiful kimono and obi sashes are transformed into caps in this impressive new range of Japanese streetwear.
Popular Japanese granola brand releases new series of flavours with some surprisingly delicious ingredients.
See the sights and hear the sounds of Tokyo with this amazing recreation of the city using only Muji brand household products.
”Hearts without morals shall be punished!” declares group, which is recruiting new members.
These figures will literally bend over backwards to be your new life model.
Whether you’re into origami, scrapbooking or decorating, these Japanese papers will bring the magic of Studio Ghibli to all your favourite projects.
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Kyoto in summer: A special trip to Kifune shrine recharges the soul
A visit to the first revolving sushi restaurant ever: Genroku Sushi in Higashiosaka
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s HokkaidoSuper-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamedStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026Take 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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be validStarbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Kyoto in summer: A special trip to Kifune shrine recharges the soul
A visit to the first revolving sushi restaurant ever: Genroku Sushi in Higashiosaka
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Flipping genius? Japan is getting a new flip phone/smartphone hybrid【Photos】
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Shake Shack Japan rolls out three sakura cherry blossom-themed drinks for 2021
Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
