Instant ramen company blends special ingredients to create the “strongest Buff Meshi” for gamers.
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The world’s oldest video game streamer, Hamako Mori, has played titles like Call of Duty and Dauntless for decades — and shows no signs of stopping.
The only thing better than hearing Keanu say “Wake up samurai” is hearing him say it in Japanese.
A popular tourist spot in Osaka becomes a real-life “save point” spot for a limited time for all gamers.
Mind-blowing wedding goals include a personalised video game and RPG character sketches for each guest.
These legs turned heads on the weekend as they ran on the wind like a character in a video game.
This tale of kindness and camaraderie will put a smile on your face and have you reaching for the tissues at the same time.
Take a real-life cooking class with Ignis while enjoying music, costumes and iconic images from the game.
Take a look at what it’s like to be a jumping, chanting, glowstick-waving fan at a virtual reality idol concert in Japan!
Shinjuku Station has been transformed for a limited time with anime girls on pylons and stages and huge animated digital LED displays!




















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Japanese-made Godzilla movie announced, looks to be first direct sequel since 1999
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New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Japanese-made Godzilla movie announced, looks to be first direct sequel since 1999
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
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What’s inside the for-adult-men Pokémon fashion lucky bag from Shimamura?【Pics】
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Robot noodle chef starts working in Tokyo train station, serves up taste of the future【Video】
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
Japan is in the grip of sticker fever and no one is safe, including us
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