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She’s not the only one whose life has been impacted by the emotional weight of this story.
Kodomo no Omocha, Akazukin Chacha, and three other series saluted with special menu items and character merch.
The Tanjiro’s Charcoal-grilled Mayo Chicken Bowl is lunch, cuisine cosplay, pun, and skill trial all in one.
Japan’s top rice-growing prefecture designs character, releases two videos in hope of changing anime breakfast trope.
Realtime 2-D character creation software is a game-changer for artists and non-artists alike.




















Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
Over 1,000 fish and other marine creatures die at Tokyo aquarium after failed medical treatment
Cats in bowls, buckets and boxes: smile guaranteed!
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Japan’s lap-pillow ear-cleaning salons aren’t just for pervy guys, we find out
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Foreign resident arrested in Japan for illegally BitTorrent uploading anime
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Cats in bowls, buckets and boxes: smile guaranteed!
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Japan’s lap-pillow ear-cleaning salons aren’t just for pervy guys, we find out
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Foreign resident arrested in Japan for illegally BitTorrent uploading anime
Pint-sized string quartet Joyous String does an awesome Smooth Criminal
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Five things you can do to make hotel staff happy in Japan
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film