Some of you may recall us looking back on Japan’s version of Spider-Man from the late 1970s that was so over-the-top it made the old Adam West Batman series look like brooding British melodrama set atop a dew-soaked Northumberland farm.
It kept pretty close to the original storyline of Spider-Man, like how a motorcycle racer got his spider powers from an alien along with a spaceship that transforms into a giant robot to battle the evil Professor Monster, and shouting out, “I’m the emissary of Hell!” in Japanese before doing so.
It’s been a while since those good times but now the Japanese fans that still remember the series are tickled to see Spidey’s old war machine Leopardon has returned in the latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man!
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
Pokémon popcorn buckets coming to Japan’s first-ever permanent Pokémon theme park zone
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Travel through Japanese festivals and tourist sites with this stunning 8K highlight reel 【Video】
Mister Donut releases a secret Godiva doughnut you won’t find in stores
Starbucks celebrates Halloween with new Frappuccino, tea and drinkware in Japan
Gorgeous Sailor Moon princess dresses for all the galas in the galaxy【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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
Travel through Japanese festivals and tourist sites with this stunning 8K highlight reel 【Video】
Mister Donut releases a secret Godiva doughnut you won’t find in stores
Starbucks celebrates Halloween with new Frappuccino, tea and drinkware in Japan
Gorgeous Sailor Moon princess dresses for all the galas in the galaxy【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
A trip to the other side of Matsushima, a mysterious power spot with an otherworldly atmosphere
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Official Tokyo Marathon T-shirts get recalled for English spelling mistake
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best salmon sushi?【Taste test】
We made world-famous French toast in our office, and so can you! 【RocketKitchen】
Time to open the final Village Vanguard Luck Bag of 2026, the magical girl Red Lucky Bag