We aren’t sure what we were expecting when he told the Shogun “do whatever you think is best,” but we weren’t expecting this.
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Tokyo’s other Halloween hot spot, divisively skimpy maid cosplay, ladies who loo stunning in their 60s, and Seiji’s transformation into Leonardo DiCaprio.
Jack Dawson’s beloved Rose joins us for this titanic journey from ordinary to extraordinary.
The sweet taste of democracy in a burger that tips its hat to some Pennsylvania favourites.
Impressive weight loss transforms this man’s body and mind, but it’s his new face that’s blowing everyone away.
The desire to achieve cultural icon status drove our team to undergo hair and clothing makeovers for hefty transformations. How were the end results?
A makeup studio augmented all her feline facial features until she could pass for Bombalurina!
Manga Genic promises you the eyes of an anime star, but can our reporter handle that kind of power?




















Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
First-ever live-action Pokémon-themed TV drama on the way with former idol singer starring
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
First-ever live-action Pokémon-themed TV drama on the way with former idol singer starring
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Can putting a giant dragonfly on your head repel bugs?
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Naked waterslide found in Toyama bathhouse, all-you-can-slide for $5
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese pool player gives hilarious English interview complete with PPAP reference【Video】