One of our own reporters has a go at making a personal Halloween-themed mask for USJ’s newest event.
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Whether you want just a graceful gash or a full-on vampire facial makeover, they’re ready to help.
”Sailor Moon is the light in my life” says life-long fan as she takes on key role in upcoming anime movie.
Nausicaä, The Catbus and Super Mario are just some of the characters in this feline’s impressive collection.
Be rest assured that the first law of alchemy, equivalent exchange, won’t be applicable here.
”Tifa is just that busty” says Enako.
Beautiful model shows off her skills at the drum kit.
Gravure model joins Air Comiket movement with birthday salute to Final Fantasy VII’s martial arts heroine.
Wherever she goes, the spotlight always belongs to Fujiko Mine.
















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]
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Reebok teams up with fashion brand Yoshiokubo for traditional-culture-inspired sneakers
16 years’ worth of One Piece manga now free-to-read online to celebrate series 1,000th chapter
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
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
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Reebok teams up with fashion brand Yoshiokubo for traditional-culture-inspired sneakers
16 years’ worth of One Piece manga now free-to-read online to celebrate series 1,000th chapter
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Naomi Watanabe releases new clothing collaboration with Japanese restaurant chain Saizeriya
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Death Vote 【Episode #6】
“But we’re speaking Japanese!”: Humorous video confronts lingering stereotypes in Japan
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store