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Clever design lets you transform from serious professional to hardcore fan in seconds flat.
Add ceremonial salt to your fries, fight in the ring on a pouch, and watch a wrestler grow in your water glass.
Realtime 2-D character creation software is a game-changer for artists and non-artists alike.
Annual event in Chichibu is worth getting out of the city and venturing into the cold for.
There’s never a bad time to take a look at the Crow Castle, but this winter is an especially good one.
Magical character from Howl’s Moving Castle makes the leap from the anime world and into our hearts and homes.



















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Domino’s Pizza Japan apologizes for freaking out Londoner with fish and chips pizza, offers free pie
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Indulge your foxy foot fetish with kitsune socks from Japan
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
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
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Indulge your foxy foot fetish with kitsune socks from Japan
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Real-life Ghost of Tsushima shrine announces ban of all “tourists,” but there’s some fine print
Fujisan View Express: A train journey to Mt Fuji so stylish you’ll never want it to end
The best place to eat Japanese breakfast for US$2: Cheap food hack for locals and tourists