Paired with a mini goshuincho, this is a small-size, small-price way to experience the inner calm of traditional Japanese arts.
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The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
What is your wallet, bag or desk display missing? That’s right: a frightening and beguiling plastic cat orb.
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Who needs a boring coin purse when you can surprise shoppers at the cash register by popping the lid on your miniature rice cooker?
The interesting operating system for buying metres of bubble wrap involves the use of a gacha capsule toy machine.
You’ll never be lonely burning the midnight oil with one of these exhausted kitties diligently working by your side!
There are six crazy straps in this collection, but can you guess what they’re meant to represent?
It might sound like a strange coupling, but there’s actually a valid reason for this six-part collection!
The “Brilliant Capsule” sales area in Shinjuku is filled with plenty of adorable and ladylike anime goods!
Move over water bottle panties, it’s time to dress up your drinks with a fashionable over-the-shoulder sweater that takes its styling cues from Beat Takeshi.




















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
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Anime Spirited Away finds a new way to be beautiful with gorgeous traditional hanafuda card set
Mister Donut Japan to Change Product Ingredients for First Time in 42 Years
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
With entrance exams looming, “ads that only students can see” appear in Tokyo train stations
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
You COULD eat a terrifying octopus egg in Japan, but SHOULD you? Let’s find out!【Taste test】
History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck
New Studio Ghibli exhibition brings anime movie magic to cities around Japan
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations