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Some Chinese authorities want to put a stop to it, but might Japanese authorities be wise to encourage letting our guts fly free?
Don’t let the thermometer fool you into thinking you’re safer than you are in Japan in the summer.
It’s hard to tell whether making people look like mercenary swordsmen of feudal Japan was intentional or not.
Remember when your mom told you to, “Shut the door! Are you trying to cool the outdoors?!” That’s the premise behind Cool Share.
Are laziness, forgetfulness, and Japan’s record-breaking heat the ingredients to a great meal?
Briquette-free barbecuing as the sun turns the hood of Japan’s cheapest car into a hot plate.
Nihonbashi’s beautiful “minamo fireworks” and tempting goldfish sweets are part of its plan for fun even in record-breaking heat.
Summer’s fury has no mercy for this fan’s Evangelion figure.
Japan’s national and Tokyo temperature records fall on the same day as intense heat wave continues.
Japan is dangerously hot this summer, and dehydration can sneak up on you without warning, so stay safe with this easy tip.
Over two dozen students complain of nausea and other symptoms after assembly for topic that definitely could have waited for a cooler day.
All-nude shopping and dining excursion was planned for his comfort, not so much other people’s.
People aren’t getting bit by the aggravating insects in Japan this summer, those some might say the reason why is something even worse.
As usual, when Mr. Sato thinks he has a good idea, we strongly recommend you don’t try it at home.
Your armpits, not to mention your coworkers, family members, and fellow commuter train passengers, will thank you.
Soaring summer temperatures can bring more dangers than sunburn and heatstroke. In Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, TVs, computers and fans simultaneously caught on fire in 50 apartments when the voltage of the electrical supply suddenly surged above the standard level.


















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japanese Twitter user illustrates the difference between schoolgirl uniforms in major cities
Japanese man grabbed by wild monkey, chased for hundreds of meters while jogging
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Take a look inside the Future Train, a unique new restaurant diner and cafe in Kyoto
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
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
Japanese man grabbed by wild monkey, chased for hundreds of meters while jogging
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Take a look inside the Future Train, a unique new restaurant diner and cafe in Kyoto
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
You can be the pirate king! Put yourself in a One Piece New Year’s card online for free
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Everyone in the office works together to make a “Dark Ehomaki Sushi Roll” for Setsubun
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】