Recent animal rights complaints had some thinking plans would be scrapped, but the eve mainstay will be part of this year’s event after all.
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It’s amazing to see how far the region has come just six years after the 2011 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster.
This New York store has only just opened and already the Internet’s gone into meltdown over their unique Japanese-influenced ice creams!
Whenever there’s a slow news day at the office, we do what any journalist would and attempt to toy with the forces of nature.
This new device will take playful pictures of Goldy, Bubbles, and the rest of your piscine pals.
Marine wildlife volunteers cleverly fight garbage with garbage in order to successfully rescue this trapped porcupine fish.
Kitty’s table manners could use some work, but full points for cuteness.
Inside a phone booth, a table, and in the shape of an old Japanese lantern, these fish tanks are some of the most unusual we’ve seen.
Once upon a time, American black bass were transplanted into Japanese lakes. Years later, they’re invasive and no one eats them. Or do they…
Have you heard of funazushi? It’s a kind of fermented sushi, and despite its strong smell and flavor, some people think it could be a hit in Southeast Asia!
Have you ever wanted to make sushi that looks just like a swimming fish? This video shows how to make the stunning dish in your very own kitchen!
Feeding fish is an innocent pastime — unless you’ve got a whole pond and a thousand fish instead of a small tank! Then it looks more like a horror movie!
Kyoto is, of course, one of Japan’s most loved and visited sightseeing destinations, so it doesn’t really need any extra help drawing crowds. But that doesn’t mean something a little extra-special would hurt anything! This year marks the 400th anniversary of Rimpa, a traditional school of Japanese painting that came from a community of craftsmen founded in 1615. In honor of the anniversary, the Rimpa 400 Year Celebration Festival is being held in Kyoto, and one of the events is the Art Aquarium, making an appearance in Nijo Castle!


















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Burger King offers every fast food franchisee in Japan 40M yen to jump ship and join them
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be
Super-tiny manga that you can actually read are our new capsule toy obsession【Photos】
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Kyoto Animation president, arsonist’s attending physician comment following death penalty ruling
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[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]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
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
Super-tiny manga that you can actually read are our new capsule toy obsession【Photos】
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Kyoto Animation president, arsonist’s attending physician comment following death penalty ruling
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
No-bus Kyoto sightseeing! SoraNews24’s ultimate on-foot guide for Japan’s former capital【Part 1】
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Hokkaido park’s “sakura on the ground” are a breathtaking reason to venture beyond Sapporo
With BBQ sauce soba & sardine rolls, a Seiyu senbero is full of flavor【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Barbenheimer posts cause backlash in Japan, prompting two-sentence apology from Warner Bros.