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Ever wondered what literary greats like Natsume Soseki and Osamu Dazai would look like as felines?
The LED-emitting gunship and Mehve/Möwe glider are faithful recreations of the aircraft found in Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1984 film.
Ghibli fans with an eye for background art details will recognize this tough and beautiful young lady.
Even in their new adorable forms, the video game stars still represent a mysterious and potential challenge.
The slide seen ‘round the world looks awesome in a whole new way with some clever practical effects.
Japan’s favorite 100 yen shop helps solve an otaku problem (two if you count leaving us with more cash to buy new figures).
It’s not the first full-scale figure of the Eva pilot, but it’s the first one you can pose.
Pixiv-powered program turns otaku daydreams into on-your-desk-reality, and here’s how it works.



















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Undertale’s Toby Fox composed the music for newest Japanese commercial for Pocari Sweat
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
Disney young adult novels get new beautiful shojo anime-style covers for Japan
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
Disney young adult novels get new beautiful shojo anime-style covers for Japan
We try all-you-can-eat raw eggs for 730 yen, turns out to be way better than it sounds
Has China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning shortened queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Tokyo?
Number of pachinko parlors in Japan decreasing rapidly, down 12 percent in two years
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo