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Fans of the popular energy drink who also appreciate a classic Japanese wintertime flavor will want to get their hands on this new offering.
This melon specialty shop’s unique lucky bag puts a fruity spin on the New Year’s tradition.
Change.org petition organizer says agricultural group has pledged their continued support to the anime schoolgirl idol.
Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
Kitty-sized furniture comes bundled with a huge supply of winter snacks for their human caretakers.
Sure, the toys are cool, but it turns out their cases can be pretty useful too.


















Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
Shizuoka senior charged with firearms violation after giving toy guns to the police
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement
Tatami etiquette: Why you should never step on the threshold of a washitsu Japanese room
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Shizuoka senior charged with firearms violation after giving toy guns to the police
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement
Tatami etiquette: Why you should never step on the threshold of a washitsu Japanese room
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
A pepper spray showdown to find the best self-defense tool in Japan
Starbucks Japan’s new S’mores Frappuccino has something extra, but do we want to drink some more?
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Mr. Sato goes discount women’s clothes shopping and discovers a shocking secret
Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke getting live-action kabuki adaptation, main cast announced
Osaka’s giant pufferfish may be saved by neighboring business
Studio Ghibli’s first anime heroine (no, not Nausicaa) gets an awesome new figure【Photos】
Kyoto’s most beautiful parfait cafes add sakura sweets for spring