The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
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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.
Eyewear brand Paris Miki teams up with Japan’s favorite Barbie-like doll, Licca, to offer a cool and sophisticated glasses line for women.
Keep your kitty close, cool, and comfy with this cat-pouch hoodie that makes room for ice packs!
Cosmetics company Eye Style teams with popular Japanese cosplayer Nekomu Otogi to release these cute but disturbing cat’s eye contact lenses.


















Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees
Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening
Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]
Japan’s Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices
“Alcohol is the best medicine” removed from Japanese government website
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
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]
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]
Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees
Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening
Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]
Japan’s Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices
“Alcohol is the best medicine” removed from Japanese government website
7-Eleven Japan now has Seven Cafe tea machines…but can they convert a coffee drinker?
Will we eat the gyoza or our words at this all-you-can-eat dumpling challenge?
Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a resting place for remains
Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
Starbucks Japan sells Valencia Flavoured Syrup, and here are four ways to use it this summer
7-Eleven Japan’s new sweets burger is a mouthwatering philosophical debate
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer