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Longstanding manga magazine shares an act of kindness on behalf of those affected by the devastating New Year’s Day earthquake.
Soup Stock recently started offering free food for babies, so it’s time for one of the SoraBabies to try it out!
Two of Shueisha’s Japanese digital manga apps are offering free access to 931 chapters of One Piece while the series is on hiatus.
Need a little more action, adventure, and spying in your life? Try checking out free sample chapters from one of these current hit series in Japan.
People who didn’t win the official New Year’s greeting card lottery now have a new chance to win discounted or even free entry to certain hot springs.
149 tracks from the games, including background music and sound effects, can now become the epic background playlist for your daily life.
For the Nozomi Shinkansen’s 30th birthday, you could win the gift of a free high-speed trip tailored to your desires!
Gundam takes a one-day break from fighting Zeon to raise sustainability awareness and save fans some cash.
Aromatherapy…a free eye mask…soothing music…a relaxing drink. This could be the best way to get home!
Need to catch up on 70-plus volumes of Luffy’s pirate adventures? Right now it won’t cost you a single yen.




















Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
All-you-can-eat sashimi from Tokyo’s fish market, convenient location make this budget hotel great
Brown-haired girl sues Japanese school for telling her to dye hair black, court makes decision
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
The last of the Mohican-hairstyle-wearing people still lining up for iPhones
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo releases exclusive Christmas goods in Japan
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
All-you-can-eat sashimi from Tokyo’s fish market, convenient location make this budget hotel great
Brown-haired girl sues Japanese school for telling her to dye hair black, court makes decision
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
The last of the Mohican-hairstyle-wearing people still lining up for iPhones
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Let’s make some French cuisine using two bucks worth of junk food from the convenience store!
How to use the self-serve dispensers for green tea at conveyor bel sushi restaurants in Japan
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
Japan’s amazing egg sandwiches sold from self-serve roadside fridges have an inspiring backstory
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
10 gorgeous, must-visit places to see the autumn leaves in Japan
You want the whole crab? Japan’s Dom Dom will give it to you, and curry too, in Marugoto Kani Burger