”Working like a dog” has never looked so adorable as it does with this Shiba Inu.
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Cat meets toast! Read more to learn all about this simple, yet creative internet craze that’s sweeping Japan.
Now you can feel like an adventurer chancing upon riches every time you reach for the tissues.
We’ve seen some crazy things from Japan, but this is the first time we’ve ever seen a blanket dressed up as a school uniform.
Even gold-medal winning figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu has been caught on film performing the infectious dance moves.
Come with us as we take a look inside the cream-filled presents and snowman-shaped doughnuts ahead of their official release.
They may look similar at first glance, but the two separate species of forest critters have a handful of key differences.

















Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
15 years after Tohoku tsunami, Japan’s free disaster phone message number is important to remember
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Authentic kimono fashions await you in Animal Crossing from Kyoto furisode tailor Chiso【Pics】
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
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
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Authentic kimono fashions await you in Animal Crossing from Kyoto furisode tailor Chiso【Pics】
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Sanrio’s Kero Kero Keroppi hops into restaurant biz with character cafe in Japan! 【Photos】
An illustrated field guide to the myriad marvelous uniforms of Tokyo Disney Sea
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
Starbucks opens up new coffeehouse in traditional Japanese building near Tokyo
Japanese hotel offering sports car touge tours, no Japanese-language ability required
Does Starbucks Japan’s first-ever flavour-changing Frappuccino live up to the hype?
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
New Japanese toilet paper dispenser tears off sheets, folds the ends into a point for you【Video】