The anime-loving skater thrills everyone off the ice as she walks the streets of Kyoto in traditional attire.
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Crowdfunding campaign opens for Japanese international friendship initiative’s gorgeous designs.
Enjoy samurai-inspired fashion year-round with this new lineup of lightweight Japanese-style garments.
Anime-inspired traditional fashion items include a Cerberus ornament that clamps onto the yukata sash.
Now you can relax around the home in a traditional outfit worn by schoolgirls during the romantic Taisho period.
With the controversy over the model’s Vogue photos ongoing, has anyone bothered to check on how Japan feels?
Japanese brides are taking control of their Western-style weddings with a uniquely Japanese flair.
The voices of fans have been heard, and the result is a fantastic blend of traditional and contemporary.
Survey being held to determine which of six different furisode designs will go into production.
Traditional fashion meets contemporary cool in a variety of eye-catching fabrics and patterns.
Contemporary take on traditional fashion will have you looking cool while fighting the cold.
Japan’s most playful intimate apparel company looks back to the country’s roots in creating its latest offering.
History buffs and cosplay fans won’t just look like samurai, but eat like them too on their visit to Kamakura.
People in Japan are commenting that they’ve never seen Hello Kitty’s limbs move like this before.
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!




















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Sanrio’s best-loved butthole defies physics in adorable sumo collaboration[Photos]
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Pokémon becomes fine art with series of two hand-crafted Pikachu woodblock prints fans can buy
Wonder Woman goes anime-style with redesign figure from famous Japanese artist【Photos】
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Pokémon becomes fine art with series of two hand-crafted Pikachu woodblock prints fans can buy
Wonder Woman goes anime-style with redesign figure from famous Japanese artist【Photos】
The top 10 themed cafes in Tokyo, according to Shibuya’s Harajuku girls
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
Five reasons Japan’s karaoke boxes are great places for group study sessions with your classmates
The time we (almost certainly) got scammed by a dating app in Tokyo’s bar district
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with the longest readings 【Weird Top Five】