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Beautiful new range comes with director’s penned notes and the signature of Hayao Miyazaki.
From moussed lattes to matcha mochi balls, this collection is filled with surprising flavours.
Pikachu portrait with grey felt hat plushie, exclusive Pokémon card, and an honestly clever way to teach people about art history.
”Full-fledged fantasy” is focused on knights pledged to Sanrio characters on quest to save the world.
Pre-orders open for Archax, which follows anime tradition right down to having an awesome start-up sequence.
Official microwaveable Cup Noodle-Use Measuring Cup is now a reality, could be yours if you act fast
After months of waiting, Nissin finally gives instant ramen fans what they’ve been asking for.
Spray it at work and the company is doomed, spray it on the desk of a colleague and they’ll be transferred…this is a spray that’s not to be messed with.
You can make six at a time, but there might still be a line when all your fellow Poké-fan friends see what you’re cooking up.
Tomica continues divergence from conventional automobiles in salute to Hayao Miyazaki’s anime adaptation.
Grown with fertiliser made from used coffee grounds, this is just one of the stars of Coffee Fun Week.
Pokémon Happy Meals come in an adorable yellow box that’s making those of us in Japan green with envy.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Japan issuing beautiful new coins to celebrate Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement
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 tourism
Naruto 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?
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】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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
Japanese zoo’s monkey bonds with Ikea stuffed orangutang following abandonment by mother[Video]
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Japan issuing beautiful new coins to celebrate Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Totoro ocarinas on sale from Ghibli Museum online shop, and no two are exactly alike【Video】
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Feast your multiple eyes on the Harajuku Kawaii Monster Cafe’s tasty, toothsome dishes
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
What are you supposed to do with your backpack on a crowded train in Japan?