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Suspect’s pet must have been a finicky feline to need to eat exotic prey like parakeets and hamsters.
Eye-catching, face-obscuring fashion from China protects your skin from harsh UV rays, makes you look like a crazed criminal.
The country was proud when “emoji” and “anime” became part of English-speakers’ vocabulary. But when the British government uses the Japanese word for “train gropers?” Not so much.
Approached Japanese man she met at cosplay event and offered to pay him to be her husband for visa purposes.
After suspect steals police officer’s weapon and turns it against him, employee of company with cute cat mascot joins fight on streets of Tokyo.
Officers establish connection with one other vandal, show there’s nowhere for law-breaking otaku to hide.
The meat in the 4.9-million Tokyo Roast Beef Burgers and Muffins McDonald’s sold wasn’t quite what people were expecting from their commercials.
All-nude shopping and dining excursion was planned for his comfort, not so much other people’s.
Aum Shinrikyo founder, three other members hanged 23 years after deadly subway attack, more executions likely to follow.


















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Japanese Penis Festival 2019: Everything you need to know for this year’s Kanamara Matsuri
Morinaga releases Attack on Titan ChocoBalls — packages feature mascot bird Kyurochan in cosplay!