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Anime’s most famous martial artist enters his ultimate-bling form, and so does one of his many rivals-turned friends.
The granddaddy of yokai anime, Gegege no Kitaro, gets an unexpected salute as it reaches the half-century milestone.
Designed and made in Japan by experienced kimono makers, this new collection comes with a host of cool hidden extras.
For the first time, our dedicated reporter on Kitakyushu’s most pompadour-packed procession gets to dress just like one of the revelers in question.
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Taking control of your hair color is nothing for a magical girl to get embarrassed about, after all.
Designers’ hard work lets you feel better than ever before while doing absolutely nothing.
Still riding the Halloween high, our guy gets his biggest dream realized in the most rockin’ way.
This is your one chance to enter something of Mune Pharmaceutical’s, rather than the other way around.
Side characters Sailors Uranus and Neptune take center stage for new bra and pantie set designed with the wearer’s comfort in mind.
Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
Our in-house bargain beauty buff has found yet another method to upgrade his locks. How shiny can a 100-yen camellia oil brush make your hair?

















Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Major Tokyo subway line shut down by in-train mobile battery fire
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Osaka icon loses legs, restaurant says famous crab is exhausted
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
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
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino 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
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
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Osaka icon loses legs, restaurant says famous crab is exhausted
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Japanese horror icon Sadako collaborates with Snickers in yummy commercial!
Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
McDonald’s Japan goes old-school with new Showa-era Kissa Mac sweets lineup【Photos】
Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
Who makes Japan’s best moon-viewing burger? Let’s eat as many as we can and find out【Taste test】
McDonald’s Japan to sell Anko Pies this autumn
Sapporo supermarket’s women’s restroom becomes unusually popular with guys last Sunday night
McDonald’s officially reprimanded by Japanese government for misleading “roast beef” ads
UchiPika: New Pikachu robot talks, sings, controls lights and TVs, even when Pokémon isn’t on