interviews
The people of Nakagin Capsule Tower are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of the soon-to-be-demolished iconic building.
We interview the Star Wars director in Tokyo as he talks about the easiest and most difficult parts of writing an ending to the nine-film series.
Seiji learns that beautiful women can be a lot like centipedes: more scared of him than he is of them.
P.K. Sanjun sits down with two icons of the Terminator series and incessantly calls the former governor “Schwa-chan.”
The wizarding world and real life blurs as we sit down for a magical meal with the actor who plays Jacob Kowalski.
The Hollywood movie stars dish the dirt on their relationship and reveal why Chris has a thing for Japanese TV presenter Koji Kato.
Reynolds surprised us all on his Japanese press tour, inviting us to chat with him as he visited temples, shrines and busy streets in Tokyo.
The former resident of Japan gives us some Jedi life advice and tells us what other Star Wars character we wishes he could have played.
Our Japanese reporter refrained from saying “excellent” when he met the Hollywood star, but what he said instead was equally embarrassing.
Follow-up interviews to the dramatic Marriage Market Takeover documentary shed light on the beliefs of China’s “Leftover Women” and their parents’ eroding difficulties in accepting them.
Full-time butlers are pretty hard to come by these days, so when we had the chance to meet one such professional in Japan, we leapt on the chance to ask him a bunch of questions to ask about his role—like how come they don’t wear coattails anymore?
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7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
There’s a samurai-era village for you to walk through at this awesome overlooked museum in Japan
We try the new Family Mart Uji matcha sweets before they go on sale in Japan
Octopus tentacle ear plugs coming to Japanese capsule toy machines
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Japanese movie theater chain’s popcorn earns highest Grand Prix quality certification
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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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
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
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We try the new Family Mart Uji matcha sweets before they go on sale in Japan
Octopus tentacle ear plugs coming to Japanese capsule toy machines
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan’s passport is the strongest in the world, study shows
Cats and dogs apologising at Japanese press conference is our newest gacha capsule toy obsession
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Evangelion Unit-01 morphs into Godzilla in exquisitely freaky crossover figure【Pictures】
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
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