Two designers used rule-breaking designs, which were super effective, until they got caught.
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Worldwide competition nets 18,000 entries and 24 winners, but there’s controversy surrounding the winning design.
This cat likes to pull peace poses, stand on two feet and make a living selling hot potatoes.
What better way to start the day than by chasing your butt in a circle?
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If you don’t know how to evolve one of the most popular Pokémon species, you might not get the food you want.
They say seeing is believing, but you’ll want to see it in motion before you decide what to believe.
Just because cats don’t like to work doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy watching other people work.
The Pokémon will be staying up late this year so you can bask in their adorableness while staying out of the scorching sun.
Ikea’s iconic blue bag becomes the hip new accessory for all comic-book character figurines this season.
Who needs a boring coin purse when you can surprise shoppers at the cash register by popping the lid on your miniature rice cooker?
Far from their traditional association with burnt rubber, squealing brakes and gritty endurance, tires lend a spot of delicate geometry to these kimono prints.
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A Shiba dog shows the world that not all dogs are sloppy and messy as it savors homemade food by owner.


















Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Private open-air bath is the crowning gem at this Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
Hayao Miyazaki and Evangelion creator get together for a photo and a talk about beards
Even Japanese people are frightened by the concealed anger in Kyoto compliment foreigner received
Japan now has over 40,000 foreign convenience store clerks as it continues to internationalize
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
Hayao Miyazaki and Evangelion creator get together for a photo and a talk about beards
Even Japanese people are frightened by the concealed anger in Kyoto compliment foreigner received
Japan now has over 40,000 foreign convenience store clerks as it continues to internationalize
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Sailor Moon on ice! Skater Evgenia Medvedeva appears in costume for first official ice show【Pics】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japanese high school girl uniform swimsuit makes gyaru student cosplay dreams come true
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things