Self-controlled robo guard scans for dangerous individuals and suspicious packages, would probably look adorable with a police officer’s uniform.
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Tokyo court rules that reposting dialogue alone would have been enough for it to rule in manga publisher’s favor.
Police say fraudster virtually visited Muji branches on three continents without ever leaving his Hokkaido home.
The female wrestler, who injured her finger during the altercation, is being hailed a hero for her actions.
Limiting your forceful groping to just one part of the body is still plenty past what the law allows.
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Sometimes it’s not how much you steal, but where you steal it from that really gets you in trouble.
Doing donuts in central Japan’s biggest city is a sure-fire way to get the police to bring out their fists of fury.
The teacher declared that he could tell if students were lying if he licked their ears, just like a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure character.
Our resident scam investigator turns criminal to see how much information he can steal from a stranger’s smart phone.
An important reminder to always heed the old advice, “When you want to tell her how you really feel, don’t, for the love of God, tell her with poo.”
Scary sights, and not because of any ghosts or goblins.


















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Mr. Sato tries monjayaki for the first time, goes all in with new “innovative” European flavors
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Original Evangelion Design Portfolio Gives us Ripped Robots, Smiling Shinji, and One Unbelievable Plot Divergence
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Mr. Sato tries monjayaki for the first time, goes all in with new “innovative” European flavors
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Original Evangelion Design Portfolio Gives us Ripped Robots, Smiling Shinji, and One Unbelievable Plot Divergence
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Japan’s 48 Ways to Poop is here to uncork your colonic creativity 【Pictures】
Japanese high schools abolish old rules, provide freedom with underwear, hair and dating
Camera crew visits the abandoned town that inspired Japanese survival horror game “Siren”【Video】
Changes to Japan rail pass make it fall out of favour with travellers
Five reasons there’s no tipping at restaurants in Japan
How to make Kyoto’s most famous dessert, nama yatsuhashi, with your microwave