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Any parents in Japan fretting about their kids’ hand hygiene will want to buy one of these cute stamps.
Our reporter worried she and her baby would be harassed on the trains, but what she experienced was quite unexpected.
Nintendo provides a way to work out your kid’s energy even if coronavirus has you stuck at home!
Come for the heartwarming story of a famous artist actually getting time off to spend with family, stay for the weird Japanese linguistics lesson!
The only thing better than catching ‘em all is giving one away to put a smile on a stranger’s face.
55-year-old politician thinks kids are ditching school because they’re spending too much time on their phones.
Living with your spouse and two kids in Japan’s former capital sounds nice, but is it affordable?
A simple Nintendo Switch purchase comes with a surprising question, and amazing customer service.
Guidelines from ministry say “any corporal punishment, no matter how light, is prohibited.”
Most 12-year-olds are probably just starting to try drawing their own manga, but this girl is a full-on animator.




















Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Travel around Japan with stunning videos from the 4K ultra HD video library
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Starbucks Japan’s new banana chocolate pudding is so good we can’t keep our language clean
Japan super budget dining – The best way to spend 1,000 yen at Ohsho, Japan’s favorite gyoza chain
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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 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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Travel around Japan with stunning videos from the 4K ultra HD video library
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Starbucks Japan’s new banana chocolate pudding is so good we can’t keep our language clean
Japan super budget dining – The best way to spend 1,000 yen at Ohsho, Japan’s favorite gyoza chain
ABS Wholesale Center cuts out the middleman to a good time【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Akihabara’s forgotten history reveals surprising basketball court at the station
We try a Le Lectier, the highest-quality European pear available in Japan【Taste Test】
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】