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Kimonos and gangsta flair to celebrate freedom and individuality before conforming to Japanese society.
To make matters stranger, the video is part of a promotional tie-in with a popular candy company designed to cheer on a certain group of students.
The chief priest at this temple says there’s more to this experience than just entertainment.
This isn’t the first time for this character to be chosen as the representative for the year, and it probably won’t be the last either.
As hit anime’s “Entertainment District Arc” kicks off, Edo-Tokyo Museum reaffirms commitment to telling the complete real-world story.
Japan’s biggest chain of used books and other media blends right in with the City of Lights.
Pokémon will appear on kensho hata and keshomawashi at sumo grand tournaments in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Simple recipe with tips and hacks from South Korea will give you perfect results every time.




















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
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
What’s on the all-you-can-drink menu at Denny’s Japan? 【Family Restaurant Drink Bar Showdown】
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
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
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
What’s on the all-you-can-drink menu at Denny’s Japan? 【Family Restaurant Drink Bar Showdown】
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Foreigner and skiing pals get lost in Japan, call cops for help, ignore them when they call back
Yoshinoya’s new Super-Special-Large Bowl: A gigantic three-animal 1,700-calorie fest【Taste test】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls