More stores in Japan’s ancient capital cities are now offering fully functional and fashionable hijabs to accommodate guests from all over the world.
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Hiring managers sound off on different ‘dos, plus how much hair dyeing is acceptable for men or women.
Start the next chapter of your love life, real-world or otherwise, with a new hairdo from the Heartbreak Salon.
Now’s your chance to snag a samurai armor-inspired T-shirt during your next visit to Kamakura, a beautiful day trip destination from Tokyo.
Don’t know how to tie a kimono sash? No problem, because the clever design of these garments means you don’t have to.
A uniform that goes against all the school regulations.
These radiant rings bursting with vivid color are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the heart.
Pokémon fashion comes to Harajuku, and we’ve got a massive photo preview to help you decide how to customize your dress shirt.
Famous woodblock print from master painter Hokusai adapted to sneakers that leave the naughty bits to your vivid imagination.
Mail-order fashion company opens Harajuku showroom so fans can see the shirts before they buy, and also offers in-store exclusive patterns.
Only cute and good things can come out of a collaboration between the world’s busiest cat and international sneaker brand Converse!
How the loud-and-proud Fab Five were able to find success in a country that lags behind others when it comes to LGBTQ issues.



















Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Tourists brave Typhoon Jangmi to queue at two famous sites in Tokyo
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Video of man spraying liquid on conveyor belt sushi leads to arrest in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Pikachu cakes and other adorable Pokémon 30th anniversary food coming to Tokyo luxury hotel
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Video of man spraying liquid on conveyor belt sushi leads to arrest in Japan
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e
7-Eleven Japan adds a new watermelon smoothie to its convenience stores…but is it worth the hype?
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to remain closed for the summer following stabbing incident
Japanese government postpones proposals to restrict real estate purchases by foreigners
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?