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Yuji Naka stopped by his old workplace with his kids, but the other people he ran into weren’t necessarily Sega fans.
Anime that told fans “We’re in serious trouble” has a troublingly tiny art revision for home video release.
”What’s the purpose of your visit?” is a common question to get asked at immigration. “Who do you main?” is not.
Sweetly suggestive cleaning staff takes good care of Japanese traveler’s anime goods in New York hotel.
You don’t need musical instruments to play the famous Nintendo theme’s opening, just writing instruments.
City Hunter wants you to join the Osaka Prefectural Police, but is he really the right spokesman?
Startled kitty’s natural athleticism abandons it when it realizes it’s being followed by its owner.
Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
Animal psychologists from Kyoto University create public service video that’s not about cats, but for the animals themselves to watch and learn from.
Passersby were treated to the jazzy refrain of Kenshi Yonezu’s Lemon, as played by a gigantic mop-headed monster.
Our often-single reporter gets a startling surprise from his girlfriend, and eats something he’s never had before.
But given Mom’s past cosplay skills, maybe she should have seen this coming.















Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
McDonald’s Japan celebrates spring with… a Strawberry Shortcake Pie?!?
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
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
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
McDonald’s Japan celebrates spring with… a Strawberry Shortcake Pie?!?
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
How to make epic pancakes with your Japanese rice cooker
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes