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Beginning on Friday, May 22, 7-Eleven stores across Japan will finally team up with the wildly popular Attack on Titan franchise to bring you a special lottery with all sorts of winnable prizes! Be sure to check out the details as well as an amusing new promotional video after the jump.
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Anime voice actress Megumi Hayashibara’s Lina Inverse will hold virtual VTuber concert
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Why this centuries’ old Shinto shrine is suddenly also a hot spot for anime fan art【Photos】
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
New marvelously mysterious mochi ice creams celebrate 40 years of Häagen-Dazs Japan
Japan’s 10 most beautiful hydrangea spots to visit【Photos】
Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in JapanJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Why this centuries’ old Shinto shrine is suddenly also a hot spot for anime fan art【Photos】
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
New marvelously mysterious mochi ice creams celebrate 40 years of Häagen-Dazs Japan
Japan’s 10 most beautiful hydrangea spots to visit【Photos】
Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Japan’s craziest shaved ice is so huge you can’t eat it sitting down
Cute Kyoto! We Taste Hidden Delights From a Traditional Sweet House in Pontocho
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Make soy sauce eggs in minutes with popular new Japanese product from Daiso
Why do the Japanese call the UK ‘Igirisu’?
Alcoholic matcha cocktail base from Sapporo looks like green tea, but definitely shouldn’t be chugged