Atami hoteliers thought Godzilla’s attack would end in spring, but the King of the Monsters makes his own schedule.
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She’s never played a single game in the series, but she’s made one of the coolest works of Zelda fan art ever.
Photo studio chain even offers Question Mark Block photo frames as part of tie-up with Nintendo’s Super Mario.
Once a super convenient portal for flying out of Tokyo, a lot of people forget the Tokyo City Air Terminal still exists.
Tears of the Kingdom teams up with Ichiban Kuji in celebration of the release of Nintendo’s newest Legend of Zelda game.
Our Japanese taste tester gives us his verdict on America’s pancakes, sausage and egg flavour.




















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
Santa Claus is coming to town in a rocket in Japan this summer
“Kiwi-flavored” bananas Kiwi’na spotted at Japanese supermarkets
Spending a night in Tokyo’s most beautiful capsule hotel【Photos】
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
Santa Claus is coming to town in a rocket in Japan this summer
“Kiwi-flavored” bananas Kiwi’na spotted at Japanese supermarkets
Spending a night in Tokyo’s most beautiful capsule hotel【Photos】
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
The 10 most attractive Japanese women’s names, as chosen by dating app users
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Staircase National Highway: the only highway in Japan that cars can’t enter
Japan travel alert: Cheapest seats on fastest Shinkansen will not be offered for Golden Week
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo