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Video shows Japanese language quirk and translation snafu might be hurting the baseball star’s image.
This Okinawan singer has a last name so rare, only 1 every 90,000 people in Japan have it!
An adorable way to start reading Japanese, or just to spend some more time with the lovable Sumikko Gurashi cast.
Fans are encouraged to shout, cheer, and even plat tambourines at screening of Indian action hit, but asked to refrain from speaking Japanese.




















Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Come on, Costco! Sell your Japan-exclusive kabayaki marinade salmon in the U.S. too!
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
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
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Come on, Costco! Sell your Japan-exclusive kabayaki marinade salmon in the U.S. too!
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Sailor Moon birthday cakes come with chocolate Senshi, are fun for kids from 1 to 987,654,322,110
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Start planning for next year’s Halloween with this official Majin Buu costume
Japanese airlines offer discounted fares to international tourists
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Why not make your own crown? It’s surprisingly easy and you deserve it