Arsonist is shown list of victims’ names at first court hearing, but start of trial is likely still far away.
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Senior citizen says he received dozens of date requests from woman he’s never met or spoken to.
Shibuya protest comes eight days after a foreigner was filmed being detained by police on the road in Tokyo.
”I thought I’d do her a favor,” he says after approaching a woman who’s skilled with handcuffs, but not because she likes to get kinky.
Nearly a year after the tragic deaths of dozens of anime creators, the man responsible will finally begin facing justice.
If you’re not sure if that old man is really in need of assistance, you don’t have to be the one to help.
“I had nothing else to do, so I went two to three times per week,” admitted one customer who had been arrested.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police have begun to investigate, searching for the man behind this cruel act.
Poor exchange rate with the metaphysical plane was not enough to cover his pack of smokes.




















Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
It’s naked time: An American’s first onsen experience 【Video】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
It’s naked time: An American’s first onsen experience 【Video】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
I had no idea you could win crane game prizes in Japan the way my friend won this Dragon Quest Slime
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Do people in Kyoto really stand to the right on escalators?
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Akutai Matsuri: Japan’s Verbal Abuse Festival, where insults and bad behaviour are encouraged