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Would you buy a product that was advertised on a man’s crotch?
A few companies in Japan think you would. Currently on Yahoo Japan’s auction site, a man is offering to ride the Yamanote line, one of Japan’s busiest train routes, decked out in advertisements for an entire day. His unique service has already received 20 bids.
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
This Tokyo ramen restaurant is the first to ever receive a Michelin dining guide star
Nintendo announces opening date for next official store, first new location in two years
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit
Neko Font: Let Cats Do the Talking for You!
Rakuten’s Tokyo robot delivery service both is and isn’t what it promised, but is cute either way
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit
Neko Font: Let Cats Do the Talking for You!
Rakuten’s Tokyo robot delivery service both is and isn’t what it promised, but is cute either way
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Japanese women’s breasts continue to grow, reach historic tipping point in lingerie maker’s study
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Adidas collaborates with singer Rita Ora to create geisha-inspired collection
The surprising and little-known Japanese art of gyotaku: culinary prints made with real fish
Cyberpunk kimono fashion hits the streets of Akihabara, complete with neon sign obi【Photos】
Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]
Fukushima Corporation unveils new mascot with an unfortunate (but hilarious) name