Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
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Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
One in four young people in Japan’s biggest cities thinking of moving to the countryside【Survey】
Ghibli Museum virtual tour reveals what’s inside the female toilets【Video】
Weekly
- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
- New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Monthly
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan- New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Yearly
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
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Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
One in four young people in Japan’s biggest cities thinking of moving to the countryside【Survey】
Ghibli Museum virtual tour reveals what’s inside the female toilets【Video】
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Young Japanese adults in survey don’t even want to live to Japan’s average life expectancy
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese YouTuber perfects gameplay moves outside Shibuya Station【Video】
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Final Fantasy VII Remake cafe opens in Tokyo, and we stop by for Cloud and Sephiroth mocktails!
What are the worst things about the first year working in a Japanese company? Survey investigates
This rare autumn vegetable is the perfect addition to your stir-fry or salad【SoraKitchen】
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