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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.


















Evangelion beautifully reimagined as iconic classical Japanese folding screen art series [Photos]
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
Is Japan’s tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years
Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu
Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies
Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities
Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn’t a fruit sandwich
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
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
Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities
Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn’t a fruit sandwich
Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers
Kyushu yakisoba Sofuren’s new food truck ventures into the Kanto region for the first time
Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Two Americans decide to hike Mt. Fuji before trails open, both need rescues on back-to-back days
“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations