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When Go takes a dump, everyone in the office knows, but can a team of “sound princesses” solve the dilemma?
Local merchants, and their noses, are offended by the months-long string of piles of vandalism in Japan’s otaku mecca.
Although knocked out of the competition, the wrinkle ribbon worm of the Antarctic has made its presence felt.
Hello Kitty’s lazy egg pal manifests itself in a shocking way.
Rush hour is a pretty unpleasant time to be on the train in Japan under any circumstances, but this was a whole new set of problems.
Because nothing says “delicious cooking” like huge, saggy pig balls, right?
Women in Japan are often required to wear heels for job hunting and office work, but the #KuToo movement wants to squash that part of the dress code.
Stupid videos continue to flood the Internet in Japan, while one company is looking to send a message.

















Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Gangnam Style Parody “Gaijin Style” Hits the Web With Mixed Reviews
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Let’s stick hot, cheap electronics near our eyes with Daiso’s heated eyelash curler!【Experiment】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Gangnam Style Parody “Gaijin Style” Hits the Web With Mixed Reviews
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Let’s stick hot, cheap electronics near our eyes with Daiso’s heated eyelash curler!【Experiment】
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
In the name of your lips, Sailor Moon communicators will protect you!
Japanese vending machines now sell pandemic goods
Cherry blossoms blooming on new sakura Air Jordans from Nike【Photos】
We try eating, and also try to eat, a shark burger and deep sea fish burger【Taste test?】
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
In Japan, capybaras not only bathe in hot springs, they swim in your soup