Japan (Page 3)
The first self-driving cars will be seen on the streets of Japan from March next year delivering online shopping orders.
Pokémon Go has officially launched in Japan along with the announcement that “poke-stops” and “gyms” are now located in the nearly 3,000 McDonald’s stores around Japan.
A 20-year-old man from Kanagawa Prefecture has been arrested for posting a picture of a lion on Twitter and claiming it was on the loose in Kumamoto.
After weeks of speculation Pokémon GO is finally officially available to download in Japan and here are some of the links you need.
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
A Kirin “Rich Green Tea” ad teaching Japanese people the appropriate way to greet foreigners attracted some criticism online, with some calling it racist.
Over the weekend, a fight broke out between two mascots who have a well-documented history of bad blood.
Soon it may become illegal to take any photos from “hidden cameras” in Shiga Prefecture, which may mean a ban on catching Pokémon with your smart phones – Nooooo!!!
This has to be the cutest excuse for a train delay we’ve ever seen involving a train driver, a dog, and a cookie.
Good news! Tokyo Monorail has announced this week that it will be providing free Wi-Fi on the Haneda Airport Line later this year.
Fool your friends with these must have mega-realistic “waribashi” disposable chopstick pens!
Batten down the hatches – there’s a war on between Japan and America. Which side will you take in the great burger battle?
Everybody loves Game of Thrones and everyone loves Pokémon, so why not combine the two to make awesome Pokémon characters out of the Game of Thrones house sigils?
Keep your kitty close, cool, and comfy with this cat-pouch hoodie that makes room for ice packs!




















Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Onigiri in Paris: Small lunch shop brings traditional Japanese rice balls to France
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
All-you-can-eat yakiniku in Shinjuku for less than 10 bucks!
Peeing Shiba Inu figures are Japan’s latest quirky, maybe-cute capsule toy offerings【Photos】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
Peeing Shiba Inu figures are Japan’s latest quirky, maybe-cute capsule toy offerings【Photos】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps show early arrival for Japan’s 2024 sakura season
Sakura forecast 2022 released! Cherry blossoms set to bloom even earlier in Japan this year