Clever design lets you give these good boys some well-deserved pets as you dry your hands.
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There’s a method to their madness, though, with different themes for different rooms, and one anime-safe space remaining.
An ergonomic advancement for the modern gamer.
“Anti-luxurious, anti-cheap” hotel offers stylish, comfortable homes-away-from-homes in the heart of Japan’s capital.
Previously focused on boob-based fantasies, the Delusion Mapping design team can now provide you with an imaginary feline buddy.
If a simple metal nameplate isn’t eye-catching enough for your house, try one of these gigantic engraved swords for size.
How the loud-and-proud Fab Five were able to find success in a country that lags behind others when it comes to LGBTQ issues.
KanCole superfan upgrades his regular bathtub to an ita-bathtub.
They call her the Butt Craftswoman, but it’s the place where she parks her backside that has people excited today.
With a new Netflix series streaming on both sides of the Pacific, our reporter ponders what America sees in Japan’s tidying-up master.
Relax your body and improve your Poké-knowledge at the same time.
Popular voice actresses lend their talents to create an aural fantasy otaku can enjoy every day.
This cute pet rodent has a whale of a time with a simple floor chair, and we do too just from watching it!
Japanese company’s gadget for summoning life force for your devices is awesome…but maybe too awesome to be real.
Scary looking Pokémon that just wants to be loved continues to chase after its dream of becoming just like its idol.
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Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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“Half-naked men only in loincloths” drum battle returns to Hida festival for first time in five years
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Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
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Why is Japan such an unpopular tourist destination?
Sephiroth in real life? How to unsheathe a massive 6.8-foot samurai sword
Pairing Japanese whisky with Famichiki at Kyoto’s new convenience store bar
Drink a beer at Tokyo Station for 12 cents a day
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