Even after being in business for 200 years, this Kyoto confectioner is still coming up with great ideas.
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Japan’s personal loneliness-busting robots have their own cafe, so naturally, we ran right over.
He probably won’t be getting job offers to become a hand model, but to Ghibli fans, they’re as beautiful as they can be.
Just in time for the release of the final Evangelion movie, there’s a new way to bond with the most famous Eva of all.



















Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
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
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Craving cheese but on a diet? Try our “advanced tofu pickles!” 【Recipe】
Sakura season arrives at McDonald’s Japan with new range of exclusive menu items
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
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
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
Sakura season arrives at McDonald’s Japan with new range of exclusive menu items
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Oodles of noodles! Udon chain pays homage to all 47 prefectures of Japan with 47 dishes【Photos】
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Nations-as-pretty-boys anime Hetalia’s live-action cast appears in costume 【Photos】
What kind of magic happens when you put Japanese combini pastries into a hot sandwich maker?
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit