Pandemic delays film’s release, so just keep telling yourself “I mustn’t go to the theater. I mustn’t go to the theater.”
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A tearful farewell as the real-world pandemic creates a hole in Final Fantasy XIV’s online realm.
The clubs themselves might be closed, but you can still spend time with your favorite host, even if you can’t physically be with him.
Drug stores want seniors to stop lining up before opening hours in hope of buying face masks, but that’s led to another problem at this shop.
Hikari Aizuma helps workers stay sharp and maintain a balanced lifestyle while working from home.
Fans band together to help save Mikado, one of the purest shrines to old-school gaming left in Japan.
With lyrics like “Tonight I’m all alone” and “I keep my head up high“, this is a touching, perfectly fitting song for our times.
Former AKB48 idol channels her faith that ramen fans will be back at her restaurant in the future into making sure workers get paid in the present.



















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?
Japan’s Human Washing Machine pods are now on sale for home use, and they’re not cheap
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
The 6 best frozen foods at a Japanese grocery store
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
The 6 best frozen foods at a Japanese grocery store
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
The Mister Donut Ice Bar: “When donuts become ice cream”
Japanese Cigar cookies a big hit in the UAE, we try them to see how good they are! 【Taste Test】