Shibuya is going to the dogs in the cutest way possible–and you can now take them home to share with family and friends.
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Well, technically we get our fingers on this new batch of lovingly detailed, incredibly small Starbucks fare that focuses on to-go orders.
From advent calendars to Pika Ear Santa Hants and so-ugly-they’re-cute Christmas sweaters, there’s something for everyone.
Cures Wonderful, Nyammy, and more characters from the hit series are headed to McDonald’s Japan in two batches of toys.
Calcifer and the spinning door dial are here to impress, with frypan bags that’ll turn heads everywhere you go.
Halloween Magic collection includes colour-changing mugs and tumblers that you won’t want to miss.
Characters from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Howl’s Moving Castle will keep you warm and cosy in the cold.
A giant Pikachu beguiles us with its cute face and affordable price tag, but there’s one surprising hurdle to owning one.
Straight from Tokyo Game Show 2024, this cute product is set to become a hit with Pokémon fans.




















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
20 Reasons Why You Can’t Get a Date
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Our lonely reporter goes searching for Japan’s search-for-a-spouse vending machine
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
20 Reasons Why You Can’t Get a Date
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Our lonely reporter goes searching for Japan’s search-for-a-spouse vending machine
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Semi-secret fried chicken from Japan’s big-three beef bowl chain Sukiya is worth tracking down
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
The 23 most wonderful women cosplays at Summer Wonder Festival 2016【Photos】
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list