motorsports
Motorsports, hot springs, huge ramen, and an amusement park: All reasons to visit Suzuka Circuit
Mie Prefecture’s Suzuka is the home of Japan’s most famous racetrack, but there’s more than cars to get excited about.
Up-chan once again shows that Japan loves cuteness and sexiness in equal measures.
Tragedy strikes a man who loves his car and two anime porn game girls.
We talked with the motorsports models, one of whom says Japan’s situation is unique compared to the rest of the world.
If you like motorcycles, or motorsports, or even just going really fast, then you’ve probably heard of the Suzuki Hayabusa–the world’s fastest production motorcycle. With a reported top speed of around 190 miles per hour for production models, the Japanese-made bike is sure to help put miles between you and any problems you might have–like figuring out how to pay back the US$14,500 price tag.
But it turns out that you don’t need the entire motorcycle to have a good time. For an ambitious gearhead, all you need is the machine’s massive engine and a light car!






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7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
World Record? Japanese trainer holds gym for 1,422 days and counting in Pokémon GO
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A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
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Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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
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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
World Record? Japanese trainer holds gym for 1,422 days and counting in Pokémon GO
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
Parakeet found riding Shinkansen by itself, gets taken into police custody【Video】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
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