Meet “Miyazo” and “Zukkoro“, a duo based on Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki, who come with an interesting backstory.
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Kids in Hikari are raised under Boob Childrearing concepts.
Leaving extra space between yourself and other people is the safe, and in this case adorable, thing to do.
Two otters travel across the ocean to search for “He-John” in this funny and heartwarming video.
Otodo-chan has been racking up likes and re-tweets for her impassioned PR pleas, seal-ing her fate as one of Japan’s top mascots!
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Organizing committee seems to have a problem with a huge clumsy bear running around with an open flame.
This cat likes to pull peace poses, stand on two feet and make a living selling hot potatoes.

















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Which of Japan’s main coffee shop chains is best for a caffeine-free life?
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks vs. two popular Japanese coffee shops: Where can you get the most bang for your buck?
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks vs. two popular Japanese coffee shops: Where can you get the most bang for your buck?
Muji flagship store in Tokyo’s Ginza reopens after renovation and puts the focus on food【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
The crazy ordeal of putting together Japan’s 366-piece sushi plastic model kit【Photos】
Final Fantasy XIV’s Ul’dah city-state recreated in real world in massive diorama【Video】
World Cup humiliation for Brazil inspires Internet memes
Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?