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Go devises his own, completely unique way to enjoy a classic summer meal, and named it: Jibun wo Nagashi Somen.
Public health agency pleads with one group to take simple but critical precaution against heatstroke.
It’s getting hot, and wearing masks in summer isn’t fun…but maybe find some other way to stay cool.
Beloved anime cat Doraemon appears as a pile of blue goo.



















How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Pizza Hut’s new coriander pizza contains more cilantro than ever before!
Japanese convenience store chain begins testing remote controlled robot staff in Tokyo
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Korean high schools allow “anything goes” yearbook photos, with hilarious results
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?