Schoolgirls step in to represent Tokyo, Kyoto, and a surprise outsider for this surprising collection.
Japanese commercials (Page 2)
New cherry blossom dessert takes its inspiration from a traditional Japanese springtime sweet.
New clip points out facts about football, baseball, and sumo in Japan…but not all Japanese are behind it.
Academy award winning animator and a Ghibli artist who works at Lawson part-time join forces to pay homage to the konbini.
Estranged childhood friends, a blackout, and a mobile app are the perfect ingredients for a marvelous story line.
Osaka has just one word to say in response to all those annoying questions about her ethnicity and her love of katsudon.
The one-night special will be screened on Japanese television tonight, on the last day of the Heisei period.
Watch as a teenage Connelly advertises a Technics product while singing in perfect Japanese.
The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
These girls literally drive away ogres during Japan’s annual Setsubun bean-throwing festival.
Famous musicians, actors and idol group members star in these memorable ads that will make you laugh, cry and want to buy what they’re selling.




















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】
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
The detail on these Japanese dollhouses is amazing!
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
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
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 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】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
The detail on these Japanese dollhouses is amazing!
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Smell like a Demon Slayer (or a Demon) with new line of Kimetsu no Yaiba fragrances
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
Nintendo bringing real-life Zelda Zonai Device capsule toy machines to Japan【Photos】
Amazing Pringles flavours exist in Japan
Beautiful unofficial Ghibli village in a Japanese forest is a magical place to spend an afternoon
How to write “sakura” in Japanese (and why it’s written that way)