Slytherin star slithers into Harajuku, makes amends with Buckbeak as a Japanese superfan talks about how Draco changed his life.
Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo souvenir replica recalled after warning from muggle law enforcement.
Warner Brothers Studio Tokyo Making of Harry Potter lets you visit everything from the Great Hall of Hogwarts to the closet Harry lived in at the Dursley’s.
Redmayne and Williams are the first Hollywood stars to come to Japan since the outbreak of corona.
Hogsmeade Station serves as inspiration for closest stop to new permanent Harry Potter museum.
It’s still a prototype, but it’s garnered enough interest that it might become a full product!
Hogwarts crest and wand holder-equipped bags for the start of little wizards’ academic careers.
The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.
Facility recreating environments from Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts films will be built on former site of one of Tokyo’s oldest theme parks.
One of Japan’s oldest theme parks is fading away, but it might be magically reborn as a mecca for fans of the wizard school saga.
So…so many teeth. Dear God, why are there so many teeth?!?



















We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
When Totoro met Baymax, and other cool anime crossover T-shirts you can buy
Mario World: The awesome Nintendo-themed apartment you can rent for your next short stay in Tokyo
This super-compact raincoat from one of Japan’s 100-yen stores can literally fit in your pocket
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Japanese movie theater chain’s popcorn earns highest Grand Prix quality certification
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
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
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
Naruto jerseys coming to Major Leage Baseball theme nights, Hello Kitty to take over a field
When Totoro met Baymax, and other cool anime crossover T-shirts you can buy
Mario World: The awesome Nintendo-themed apartment you can rent for your next short stay in Tokyo
This super-compact raincoat from one of Japan’s 100-yen stores can literally fit in your pocket
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Real, functional Attack on Titan swords: This man’s year-long project will blow your mind
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 2)
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Tokyo convenience store has full bar inside with Japanese whiskey, will smoke your combini snacks