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High Court hands down ruling in three-year legal dispute stemming from different attitudes between hard-core idol singer fans.
Tokyo police say teen stole over 100 boxes of razors, and not so that he’d be freshly shaven for his beloved idol singers.
New tool allows Kyoto police to be at the scene of the crime before the crime even occurs.
Childhood is notoriously short in education-and-work-come-first Japan, but these tykes’ throwback idea of fun got them out of trouble with the law.
Senior police official quoted as saying, “I have never heard of this behavior, but it’s sick.”
Eyes on the road, and hands to yourself.
Saying cheese is fine, but flashing the peace sign could be inviting not just social media attention, but identity theft too.
There’re a lot of reasons to want to visit Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza, but their importance goes even beyond the vast range of savory dumplings.
A lesson for peeping toms everywhere: you never know when Kamen Rider Knight will appear and put an end to your dastardly deeds.
The two suspects are seen as the latest entrepreneurs in Japan’s burgeoning field of “Voyeur Hunting.”
Man arrested after failing to grasp this not-so-cryptic aspect of Japanese business manners.
Suspect denies touching victim for sexual reasons because he was “actually” trying to rob someone else.



















Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Gangnam Style Parody “Gaijin Style” Hits the Web With Mixed Reviews
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Japanese carpenters demonstrate traditional wooden joints and it’s oddly satisfying 【Video】
“Where are the normal men?” A Japanese woman tells of five online dating woes
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Japanese carpenters demonstrate traditional wooden joints and it’s oddly satisfying 【Video】
“Where are the normal men?” A Japanese woman tells of five online dating woes
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Ultra-premium matcha, koji rice mold star in Starbucks Japanese New Year’s Frappuccino and drinks