Following former prime minister’s Super Mario cosplay, says he wants to be like Nintendo star’s in-game “partner,” but doesn’t fully understand the relationship.
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The coronavirus pandemic has Jason adding some extra precautions to his night of killing this year.
Department store chain wants to show concern for shoppers’ mental wellbeing, but some see a message of doom for their physical health.
Looks like you can add Microsoft’s new console to your shelf without putting away one of your old toys.
A solution to three common sleep problems, but not one you’ll find in the bedding section.
Kids’ manga magazine asks a juvenile question that prompts some deep thought and low-brow humor.




















Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Spring pollen may be damaging your skin, so what’s Japan’s best moisturizing anti-hay fever spray?
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Specialty jewelry shop featuring the likes of Sanrio and Pokémon open for limited time
Japanese researchers recreate the newborn baby scent in a bottle of perfume
Get this molting crab plushie from Felissimo for the sea creature fan in your life
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Specialty jewelry shop featuring the likes of Sanrio and Pokémon open for limited time
Japanese researchers recreate the newborn baby scent in a bottle of perfume
Get this molting crab plushie from Felissimo for the sea creature fan in your life
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
10 badass four-character phrases to add to your Japanese language toolkit
Studio Ghibli producer shows us how to draw Totoro【Video】
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
Kyoto mascot bridges the gap between weirdly cute and just plain weird