Japan has a few, shall we say, unusual commercials that have raised eyebrows around the world. While you may laugh, when you think about it, it just shows that Japan’s marketers really know how to get the audience’s attention–and isn’t that the job of a commercial, to get people’s attention? We’d say so, and we think we may have found our favorite new eyebrow-raising Japanese commercial!
An exhilarating, upbeat sound track? Check. A simple, direct message that makes almost no sense at all? Check. Half naked people? Oh, holy hell, yes, check!
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
Japanese convenience store chain adds Neo Wagashi sweets to its lineup
New card game makes Japan’s saunas even steamier
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
What it’s like to rent a kimono and stroll around Sensoji temple in Asakusa for an afternoon
Japan is changing its yen bills soon, so beware of scam artists, government warns
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
New card game makes Japan’s saunas even steamier
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
What it’s like to rent a kimono and stroll around Sensoji temple in Asakusa for an afternoon
Japan is changing its yen bills soon, so beware of scam artists, government warns
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Japanese mothers react to being called by their first names after years of just being “Mama”
You need this instant Japanese curry rice if you hate cooking but want to eat a balanced diet
Big, drunk and furry—Everything you need to know about tanuki (plus a song about their balls!)
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
Children’s slippers stolen in night at Japanese preschool, police identify weasel who did it【Vid】
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included