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The little girl’s love for the mysterious anime spirit is so adorable fans have turned her into a hilarious Internet meme.
Who knew the doppelgänger of a communist leader could come with such adorable bopping hips?
Otakuism is apparently hereditary, and especially strong in the bloodline of anime industry professionals.
Kids are given one less plane ticket than there are members of their family, and their responses are heartwarming.
Terrifying decorations make clinic look more like a site for human sacrifices than medical treatment.
Tormented grade schooler didn’t have to look far for proof that someday things could be better.
Being tired is no excuse to stop studying, packaging implies.
Son’s writing gets published in national newspaper, biting criticism and all.
The young boy is melting hearts for navigating his way back to the car while carrying his meal out of the store and into the street on a tray.
After-dinner family sticker pictures will soon be A-OK in the eyes of the law.














Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
All-you-can-eat doughnuts at Mister Donut: How many can we eat in 60 minutes?
Japanese Internet can’t agree on what to call this color, what do you think it is?
Japanese woodwork: A tradition hundreds of years old, but still as cool as ever 【Video】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Rumors say Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple sticks you with bad fortunes, so we bought 100 to find out
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
RocketNews24’s Meg models the entire line of Japan’s new schoolgirl outfit loungewear 【Photos】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
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】
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
Rumors say Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple sticks you with bad fortunes, so we bought 100 to find out
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
RocketNews24’s Meg models the entire line of Japan’s new schoolgirl outfit loungewear 【Photos】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Learn How to Sleep in a Toilet Stall Like a Pro