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If you’re like me, then you certainly love gazing at a piece of modern art while sipping white wine out of a vinegar dispenser with a wilted rose floating inside. But if you’re one of those weirdos who doesn’t, then you may wonder why this pair of granny panties soaking in a teapot is on sale with an asking price of 1,081,728 yen (US$8,753).
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
What if One Piece was a girls’ comic? Shojo manga artist produces character redesign【Pics】
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Gacha gourmet — can we survive only eating meals that we pull a capsule toy replica version of?
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Medium Big Totoros, Small Medium Totoros, and more appear in new Dondoko Dance plushie line【Pics】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the HorseJapanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza partyStarbucks 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 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
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resortStamina-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 human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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】
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
Gacha gourmet — can we survive only eating meals that we pull a capsule toy replica version of?
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Medium Big Totoros, Small Medium Totoros, and more appear in new Dondoko Dance plushie line【Pics】
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Ichiran Ramen’s delicious new product: Fried tonkotsu noodles!
Sanrio brings some smiles to Evangelion with new collaboration merch line【Photos】
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Mt Fuji and Raijin and Fujin lingerie sets let you wear your love for Japan under your clothes
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet