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Japan’s love of tiny trees and tiny toys combines in a beautiful way that still has space for you to show off your artistic side.
Scale-size recreations of Japan’s ever-present drink machines dispense their own tiny model cans.
Realistic cases are great for storing coins, creating scenes of home life for scale anime figures.
Who needs a boring coin purse when you can surprise shoppers at the cash register by popping the lid on your miniature rice cooker?
Handwritten letters contain messages of bittersweet passion and homicidal jealousy.
Obvious homage lets your pet dress up like a members of the anime’s cast other than its mentor cats.
Recent rule that companies must disclose probabilities not yet added to Japanese App Store, perhaps due to cultural differences.



















Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Still got Club Nintendo points? New Zelda and Mario shirts, pouches, and more available in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Still got Club Nintendo points? New Zelda and Mario shirts, pouches, and more available in Japan
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Using red sushi rice makes a real difference, if it’s paired with the right fish【Taste test】
Real-life doll Matt Kuwata scores first commercial with Black Thunder candy…and it’s very weird
Japan’s new Hello Kitty and Sanrio smartwatches are cutewatches too【Photos】
Pikachu cosplays as Mario in awesome new Nintendo crossover merchandise line 【Photos】
Haunted, abandoned hotel complex on Okinawa is a lesson against messing with Japan’s spirits
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026