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The first question to a visitor from the future who could tell us about medical and technological breakthroughs? That’s right, it was about boobs.
Cold weather along Japan’s northern coast assists in letting offender know what he did was not cool.
The speedrunners train-ed hard, let’s hope they don’t run out of steam and go off the rails.
Also tells would-be burglars how long they’ll have until the cops show up in crazy display of educational commitment.
Illustrations show that sharing your life with a feline is one of our world’s happiest heartbreaks.
The main characters in Makoto Shinkai’s anime film have a major blind spot, but not in this reimagining.
Nothing says “Thanks for all your hard work!” like a bonus from your boss given entirely in Japan’s smallest-denomination coins.
Would it really be so great to have your all-female party instantly falling in love with you?
Japanese man dumped just before Christmas hopes for a sympathetic ear, gets emotionally punched twice more in the gut instead.
Our reporter Meg turns her lens on 12 months’ worth of steamy male skin, including borderline-illegal cosplay.
“Destroy Christmas!” chants Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men as it takes to the streets in annual demonstration.
Star Wars action figures show us the untold story of why Ren abandoned the light in favor of the dark.
Three hours of resistance will get you five credits, and claiming you’re 21 gives you a free round on the punching machine!


















Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos]
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos]
Japan’s Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]
3-second salt company jingle becomes #1 karaoke song in Japan across all genres
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine’s Sanrio freebies
Foreign tourists staying in one part of Japan can now get nightly government hotel discounts
Family Mart changes its Famichiki packaging for the first time in nine years
Piko Taro is back to rock your world with bizarre new Super Cup ice cream video