The money wasn’t meant for him, but the intended recipient has no clue who the woman is either.
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Cynics might say nothing makes a man attractive like a wallet full of cash, but this guy stumbled upon what he thinks is a cheaper aphrodisiac.
“Your one chance to win the jackpot slid down the drain?!” What would you do in this nightmare scenario?
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In a special press event, a Tokyo professor puts a price to the blood, sweat, and tears of Japanese wives and mothers.
In the land of “omotenashi” (hospitality) what do Japanese people think about stingy dinner hosts?
No need to worry about them spending it all in one place when they aren’t going to spend any of it.
Get 91,000 yen for wearing a black suit, tie and sunglasses in special one-off job offer from new variety TV show based on manga and anime series Ultimate Survivor Kaiji.
Aichi resident makes surprisingly effective use of many of Japan’s beloved services to pull off his ill-fated forgery attempt.
Japanese citizens feel the symbolism-rich coin, which lacks something, can make travel in Japan difficult for foreign guests.
If you thought there was a lot of change between your couch cushions, you should check out escalators in Japan.
Our reporter tried to uncover the truth behind “AKB48 Non Yuu” and their mysterious phone number.




















Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Three kotatsu-boosting items to turn your home into a toasty fort against winter’s cold
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
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The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Wearable “kotatsu parka” is here to keep your whole body warm this winter
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
The world’s best invention is now even better in the form of a specially built gaming kotatsu
Boys’ love at the temple? Sensual ikemen art that raised eyebrows in Japan now set to be removed
The odd phenomenon of some Japanese husbands making their wives put their socks on for them
Is downtown Tokyo’s crazy cheap 290-yen bento boxed lunch shop still around, and is it still cheap?
Humbug! Japanese wives in international marriages share what they hate about Christmas overseas
New Cup Noodle Rolling Stock automatically resupplies you with ramen for disaster preparedness