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Eyes on the road, and hands to yourself.
Suspect denies touching victim for sexual reasons because he was “actually” trying to rob someone else.
While the widespread presence of public toilets in convenience stores is great, it is also fraught with ambiguous customs and could, technically, even lead to criminal charges.
Warning: The story we are about to tell may not be suitable for the weak-stomached, but if you or someone you know is considering this type of procedure it would be wise to know the risks involved.
NHK’s reign of terror on the Japanese public continues in an unprecedented court victory over a man who engineered his television to refuse their service.
The case of what was arguably Japan’s weirdest political scandal finally comes to a close.
The Japanese government has passed a bill relaxing its decades old prohibition on dancing, but the new law may not be much better than the old one.
After 11,000 bike accidents last year, the Tokyo metropolitan government is considering new safety regulations.
After-dinner family sticker pictures will soon be A-OK in the eyes of the law.
A gaping loophole in Japan’s already grossly outdated law means any same-sex oriented part of the sex-industry can technically operate with total impunity.
Police couldn’t help but think something might be afoot upon hearing the man ask, “Is it a crime to date a 15-year-old?”
Organizations don’t want bare-all periodicals to have to hide under obscuring plastic covers.
Following his tear-drenched press conference and constant ear cupping, disgraced assemblyman Ryutaro Nonomura finally gets his day in court—and shocks the public yet again with a new trademark move.
















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Suntory explains the simple science behind how it makes its amazing clear tea beverages【Video】
Tour alleged yakuza hideouts on Google Maps
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
University of Tokyo announces new department with all classes taught in English
We check out Films Wako, a “social apartment” building with a movie theater inside
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
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Tour alleged yakuza hideouts on Google Maps
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
University of Tokyo announces new department with all classes taught in English
We check out Films Wako, a “social apartment” building with a movie theater inside
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Instant karma? Accused voyeur falls off bridge at Shibuya Staion, breaks several bones【Video】
“World’s most spacious public toilet” baffles the mind in Japan
Samurai sword in new Japan Self-Defense Force emblem causing controversy