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The hottest toy of 2012, Roachbot, was released earlier this year amid great fanfare with its eerie resemblance everyone’s favorite kitchen guest, the cockroach. But as Japan enters the middle of cockroach season, we find ourselves casting aside our robotic roaches to play with the real ones.
Sensing this, Japan Trust Technologies have given it a severe amping up, including support for the iPhone and iPad.
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets season is underway right now!
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Starbucks Japan releases new Stanley bottles and exclusive drinkware at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Japanese drum game Taiko no Tatsujin celebrates 20 years with TikTok version, tournament, and more
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country
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
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
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 tourismThe 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]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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 drum game Taiko no Tatsujin celebrates 20 years with TikTok version, tournament, and more
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
Japanese travelers choose the top five inn cats that they want to meet in the whole country
Why do Japanese hot spring inns give you tea and sweets at check-in? For your own safety
Japanese government considering raising foreign resident visa renewal fees by 400 percent or more
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
New hot spring found in Tokyo as 80-year-old bathhouse makes a happy discovery
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Ghibli makes a castle move again with Hayao Miazaki-envisioned video ad for Ghibli Park【Video】
Hot Spring Lovers Rejoice! Three Unique Onsen Resorts to Try Before You Die
Onigiri in Paris – Crazy expensive with crazy fillings, but are they also crazy good?【Taste test】
Nara hotel with hot spring baths by imperial palace site is a reason to remember the prefecture