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“Of course all the money is yours to keep!” says Eiichiro Oda while announcing temporary free-for-all.
We send Dragon Ball’s anime prince to listen to important businessmen talk about important business stuff.
When a stranger sends him a friend request, our reporter sees the opportunity to relieve his explosive, pent-up emotion.
This schoolgirl doesn’t meet the boy you’d think she would, and she’s not who you expect either.
Those aren’t hearts the penguin is dancing around.
The app connects expectant mothers looking for empty seats with passengers wanting to relinquish theirs.
Good news for all of us who’ve sent a message to the wrong person, or sent a message that’s just plain wrong.



















10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Cup Noodle releases new Tomica “car” collection
Nintendo’s Super Mario becomes Super Jerk thanks to figure defect
Kyoto Animation closing donation account for arson attack victims soon
Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain
Okonomiyaki taiyaki: Sweet and savoury combination confuses the senses
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent