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Typing this Japanese word into your iPhone or Android device will introduce you to some very unusual characters.
Twitter user’s search for the mystery person behind the gift leads them to the original background artist 20 years later.
Excavator Pikachu and a few of his extinct pals want to teach us about real-world fossils.
Full-scale reproduction of anime’s Last Shooting finale and more draws fans to the bayside city.
Fans of the series that turned real race horses into cute anime girls will definitely want to ride this.



















Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
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
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
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?
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
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]
$100 chocolate toothpaste? Gucci eraser? 7 ridiculously expensive items from around the world
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
Take 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 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
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
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]
$100 chocolate toothpaste? Gucci eraser? 7 ridiculously expensive items from around the world
New Ginza sushi bar offers 21-piece omakase course for just US$60
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
1:1-scale Ultraman artwork appears on headquarters of Japan’s biggest toymaker【Photos】
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
We try the new Häagen-Dazs Matcha Pie ice cream from Japan
Exquisitely blown Japanese beer glasses create serene landscapes while you drink
We caved in to curiosity and bought a mystery box from a strange vending machine in Akihabara
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon