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Gift shop kimono are almost nothing like the real thing, but can Mr. Sato’s fashion aura transcend national boundaries?
Updated hanten coats and hakama pants for men and women are ready for your next fashion campaign.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
Enjoy samurai-inspired fashion year-round with this new lineup of lightweight Japanese-style garments.







Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
15 rude things not to do on trains in Japan【Survey】
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Food Triathlon eating challenge accepting all comers at Yamaguchi restaurant this autumn
In Japan, women give “obligation chocolate” on Valentine’s Day, but do guys even want it?
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
”We came home.” Sega makes arcade comeback with new game center in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
We visit a Latin supermarket in Tokyo, get our hands on some Inca Kola and spicy chocolate
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
”We came home.” Sega makes arcade comeback with new game center in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
We visit a Latin supermarket in Tokyo, get our hands on some Inca Kola and spicy chocolate
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
No-bus Kyoto sightseeing! SoraNews24’s ultimate on-foot guide for Japan’s former capital【Part 2】
Ramen shop manager arrested for punching self in the face and pretending he was robbed
McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]
How to do an overnight bus trip to Tokushima from Tokyo – Part 1【Photos】
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan