Wargo Nippon’s new collection of Sailor Moon kanzashi are here just in time for yukata season!
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People in Japan are commenting that they’ve never seen Hello Kitty’s limbs move like this before.
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
Female Pikachu takes center stage in promoting new line of makeup created with Japanese fashion brand.
The classic Japanese school backpack hits the street with unusual materials and cutting-edge designs.
Gorgeous samurai styles can be delivered to your door as the maker of the famous samurai chino pants now offers international shipping for his entire collection.
Slip into some Shinji panties or a Kaworu bra with these new intimate anime apparel options.
Also, how many pancakes could you make with a pair of D–cups’ weight in batter?
German-born Tokyo designer Anji Salz wows with this home-made Space Invaders kimono, and she’ll show you how to make your very own, too!
The venture is being promoted by a local branch of Loft chainstores to help revitalise the Tohoku area.
With a four-page spread featuring the ghost from the Ju-on horror movie franchise, it’s safe to say the magazine is now officially haunted.


















Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers have Sandshrew welcoming you to an often forgotten part of Japan
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
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 events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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 birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers have Sandshrew welcoming you to an often forgotten part of Japan
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
New chain of Kirby takeout dessert shops opening in two Japanese cities for hungry Nintendo fans
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Domino’s Japan’s New Cheese Volcano Pizza is a game-changer that’s about to go global
Tottori Prefecture is holding a Pokéfuta stamp rally for a chance to win some sumptuous prizes
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Maximum matcha! Tokyo sweet shop sells the strongest green tea chocolates physically possible