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Blue is Sega’s image color the world over, but fans in different parts of the world see different things.
Boba balls replace Poké Balls in this new drink range featuring some of our favourite Pocket Monsters.
Worldwide competition nets 18,000 entries and 24 winners, but there’s controversy surrounding the winning design.
Whether it was an intentional plan or a coincidental design, these net users’ imaginations have ensued in hilarity.
Six new designs unveiled in continuing series that salutes Japan’s natural beauty and cultural legacy.
Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Browsing while pooping is an internationally loved pastime, so here’s a clever way to make sure you never leave your phone behind.
Owners say sayonara to their iconic red sign with a new logo that captures the spirit of all the youth fashion stores inside the building.

















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
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
World’s only double-helix wooden structure, Aizu Sazaedo, is mysterious both outside and inside
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
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
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
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
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
World’s only double-helix wooden structure, Aizu Sazaedo, is mysterious both outside and inside
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Moving to Japan as a foreigner to work as a taxi, bus or truck driver may be getting easier soon
Finish your bowl and your wildest dreams come true: We visit Yume wo Katare ramen shop in Boston
Convenience store onigiri rice balls become even more expensive…but are they worth it?
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
It’s not for you, it’s for the cat! The ad company sending catnip-scented mail
McDonald’s hopes to make kids happy — by teaming up with Japan’s favorite blue friend Doraemon!