On September 9, Hozumi Hasegawa, a second-division professional boxer competing successfully at a world level, made a very angry post to his blog condemning the nation’s laws for preventing him from raising his hand against anyone outside of work, regardless of the circumstances.
We’ve probably all heard the story in unspecific terms: rumor states that a trained fighter must register his own fists as lethal weapons. It would then stand to reason that any scuffle involving that person would put him on the receiving end of severe charges for battery and assault with a dangerous weapon. Could it be that all the hearsay is actually true?!
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Otoshidama: How kids in Japan get rich once a year
Aichi fertility festival surprises everyone with gigantic membership
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
Otoshidama: How kids in Japan get rich once a year
Aichi fertility festival surprises everyone with gigantic membership
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Mysterious mountain restaurant in Japan whisks us away to another world
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
Two teen boys in Japan arrested for vandalizing Love Live! anime manhole cover
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model