Japanese knives
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
White rice goes head to head with jelly in the sharpest blade stakes, but only one can win.
Possibly the world’s first knife where the soft grip wrapping and slicing edge are made of the same thing.
The story behind this traditional Japanese knife makes the dramatic restoration even more satisfying.






Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Nintendo’s Kirby zooms into Japanese convenience stores Family Mart’s Super Satisfied Fest
Maker of Japan’s first crane machine is looking for a working model, offering 100,000-yen reward
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
Japanese mom’s sketchbook of amazing anime character designs from 50 years ago amazes daughter
What if One Piece was a girls’ comic? Shojo manga artist produces character redesign【Pics】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Maker of Japan’s first crane machine is looking for a working model, offering 100,000-yen reward
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
Japanese mom’s sketchbook of amazing anime character designs from 50 years ago amazes daughter
What if One Piece was a girls’ comic? Shojo manga artist produces character redesign【Pics】
Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO
Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out
Warm, sweet gingery bubbles in a can: Our review of “Hot Ginger Ale”
Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself【Photos】
This Japanese train station has its very own hot spring bathhouse, right on the platform【Photos】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them