experiments
Many complain that Brassiere Day has become too commercial, so our team straps in to find the true spirit of the season.
Next time you’re feeling stressed, act like a ninja and perform these nine simple hand signals.
Use this handy trick when you don’t want your panties saying “Peek-a-boo!” under your white bottoms.
While it doesn’t answer the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, this high school class experiment is a pretty amazing one nonetheless.
Our reporter goes undercover to see what happens when you voluntarily give your information and credit card info to Facebook spammers.
We dropped 1 million yen (approximately US$8,300) on 5,000 Japan National Lottery scratch-off tickets to see if buying in bulk translates to bigger wins.










Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Six types of Japanese people you’ll meet while living in Japan — An illustrated guide
Tokyo trains now have new first-class Green Cars, but are they a sell-out hit?
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami 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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
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
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Six types of Japanese people you’ll meet while living in Japan — An illustrated guide
Tokyo trains now have new first-class Green Cars, but are they a sell-out hit?
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Japan’s famous Crunky chocolate becomes chewing gum…and it has the weirdest taste and texture
Immerse yourself in all things Heisei era at the Neo Heisei Retro exhibition now open in Shibuya
Savoring one of the stinkiest foods in the world: Sweden’s surströmming
Life-size giant freshwater stingray blankets to go on sale in Japan if enough people want them
Why Foreign Guys in Japan Get So Many Girls
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring