Designed and made in Japan by experienced kimono makers, this new collection comes with a host of cool hidden extras.
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Breathtakingly beautiful artwork combines illustration, photography, and the Japanese art of kirie.
Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
Japan’s spookiest yokai anime releases a range of gorgeous outfits just in time for Halloween.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
You and your bushido buddies heading into the wild this fall? Then don’t forget your camping kimono.
As the temperatures climb, there’s just one team of glamorous superheroines who can save us from the summer heat. Moon Crystal Power Dress Up!
Nihonbashi’s beautiful “minamo fireworks” and tempting goldfish sweets are part of its plan for fun even in record-breaking heat.
A more comfortable way to enjoy the festival season while out and about in your yukata summer kimono.
From traditional tea ceremonies and cooking lessons to relaxing with owls and revving through the streets, these are traveler’s picks for the best things to do while you’re seeing Japan.
Six patterns skirt Tokyo Disneyland’s no-cosplay rule, feature characters as famous as Mickey and as forgotten as Clarice.
Newest offerings from hyper-popular brand Mocolle are a convenient, cozy way to cosplay at home.
The Tokyo-area’s much-maligned international air hub is giving us a new reason to actually enjoy going there.




















Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
Hotcake-man steamed pancake buns make their heroic return to Japanese convenience stores
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
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
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
Hotcake-man steamed pancake buns make their heroic return to Japanese convenience stores
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Hello Kitty becomes a suntanned beach babe for new magazine freebies in Japan
How to make Disney’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana French toast at home【SoraKitchen】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Free alcohol and curry make this cheap capsule hotel near Shinjuku Station a great place to stay