“People don’t forget to take their testicles with them when they go home” says sauna in explaining new policy.
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Our latest get-rich-quick-with-poop scheme goes head-to-head with other attempts to supernaturally game the system.
It sounds like the worst Pokémon ever, but it’s actually an important medical breakthrough that will benefit humans.
It’s time, once again, to pull out every trick we can think of to try to boost our luck in Japan’s huge end of the year lottery.
Dozens of rubber fixtures have suddenly gone missing from building’s toilet lids and seats.
Designers say Khezu will not electrocute you, but no promises about him not freaking your guests out.
They say you should never do something for free if you’re good enough at it to get paid, and apparently that applies to making stool too.
Japan’s unko experts prove that poop goes beyond potty humor—it might just save your life.
Saint Marc Cafe celebrates Halloween with new gruesome-looking smoothie and Jack-o’-Lantern sweet potato croissants.
Aji no Moto tasted so good, some people thought there must be some creepy creatures on the ingredient list.
The SoraHouse project is back, and first things first: there are entirely too many dead bugs and animal droppings in our country home.




















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Man claiming to be Russian who swam to Japan seeking asylum appears in Hokkaido town
Tiny Buddhist statues: These new gachapon figures are more pious than adorable!
World’s oldest kendo video is part martial arts, part Buster Keaton, all amazing
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Man claiming to be Russian who swam to Japan seeking asylum appears in Hokkaido town
Tiny Buddhist statues: These new gachapon figures are more pious than adorable!
World’s oldest kendo video is part martial arts, part Buster Keaton, all amazing
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream