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Japan Ninja Council wants to give visitors their first steps down the path of the shinobi.
Typically, students are encouraged to report bullying to the adults, but what do you do when the adult is the bully?
Compact stress-reliver easily fits on desks for when you need a high-impact break from work or study.
Litterbug smokers aren’t so eager to brawl once they find out they’re picking a fight with a guy who beats people up for a living.
With the power of special effects and video editing, and awesome martial arts skills, you, too, can be a traffic cone master!



















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 3 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
We dare Tokyo’s pigeons to crap on us because we think it’ll make us rich【Experiment】
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
We visit Tomonoura, the scenic harbor town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”【Photos】
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
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
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
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
We visit Tomonoura, the scenic harbor town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”【Photos】
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
YouTube’s AI Japanese translation calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s death on his own show【Video】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most annoying sounds in Japan 【Weird Top Five】
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】