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After family, friends, and lovers, two more “nothing-special happy times” get their moments in the cozy anime spotlight.
A record number of Japanese seniors are re-entering the workforce to combat an aging population–but also because they just want to.




















7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
69-year-old Tokyo man arrested for driving without a license for over 50 years
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Tokyo Disneyland’s Space Mountain is now closed
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Tokyo Disneyland’s Space Mountain is now closed
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Minnaka: New unstaffed convenience store opens in Tokyo with cheap bentos and Costco food
Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag bundle, pre-order lottery opens tomorrow
An elegant and hefty cheeseburger bento awaits at the “Japanese Costco” Lopia
We spill the tea–a guide to all of Japan’s Gogo no Kocha Milk Teas sold in the wintertime
There’s something off about this red-light district building in Japan
Here’s where to find all of Japan’s new Pikachu Pokémon manhole covers in Yokohama【Photos, maps】