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Musician who always has love for his fans shows his heart is big enough to love other people too.
Japanese woman’s uncomfortable experience on train actually turns out to be something much more positive.
As Japan suffers through nationwide mask shortage, people in one of its biggest cities are offered some for free.
The only thing better than catching ‘em all is giving one away to put a smile on a stranger’s face.
Growing old is something anime often ignores, but this moving short shows that with the right partner, it can be the best thing in the world.
A simple Nintendo Switch purchase comes with a surprising question, and amazing customer service.
In a country where asking for, and even offering, help can be culturally difficult, these kindhearted badges aim to make a difference.
Becomes first major restaurant chain in Japan to provide cooked food to “children’s cafeteria” facilities.
Company continues to put people first as it meets with victims’ families and refuses to use funds for business recovery.
You don’t need a sharp tongue when you’ve got sharp ears, plus the power of magical girl Puella Magi Madoka Magica.


















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Pokémon-themed doughnut lucky bag is filled with sweet surprises
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Just how clean are Japan’s high-tech public restroom bidet-equipped toilets?
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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
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
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
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Pokémon-themed doughnut lucky bag is filled with sweet surprises
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Just how clean are Japan’s high-tech public restroom bidet-equipped toilets?
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Studio Ghibli announces new anime short in production, now recruiting staff to make it
Japan’s original oyakodon restaurant reopens after three years in a newly renovated building
How many prizes can you win from Japanese arcade crane games with 10,000 yen?【Experiment】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
We try the second round of Mister Donut’s collab with Japanese confectionary maker Gion Tsujiri
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】