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This is it. Two years after the start of the project, SoraNews24’s most consistent bachelor takes one last shot at romance as he meets Mimi.
The story of the Harley Davidson that traveled across the Pacific Ocean is warming hearts again.
High schooler hopes the prefecture will shed its disaster zone image, and that the rest of Japan will start to see Fukushima as normal again.
Maker of Pocky reminds us that life moves fast, but it’s the slow moments that make it beautiful.
Also serves as a reminder to his son to be careful what he wishes for, because he just might get it.
Organizers find a way to let vision-impaired kids express their opinion of which of the adorable characters best represents Japan.
What do you do when the power goes out during your favorite sport? Bust out your cellphone, of course!
Lovingly appropriate choice by wacky inventor asserts that mom isn’t gone, she’s just resting.
Illustrations show that sharing your life with a feline is one of our world’s happiest heartbreaks.
Managers in Japan often use the phrase “Imadoki no wakai mono ha…” to gripe about young people, but this time there’s a twist.
Local media makes no mention of father-of-three’s sacrifice, triggers angry, embarrassed reactions from Japanese nationals.
Took a decade off from Nintendo’s forest lifestyle simulator? Doesn’t matter, because your in-game friends haven’t forgotten you.
Fans in Japan have very different reaction to famous Pokémon’s first intelligible dialogue.
















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
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Our Japanese-language reporter tries eel cola so you don’t have to 【Taste Test】
East Japan’s 10 most magical winter scenery experiences, as chosen by travelers
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
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
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Our Japanese-language reporter tries eel cola so you don’t have to 【Taste Test】
East Japan’s 10 most magical winter scenery experiences, as chosen by travelers
Is this chic hotel in Tokyo’s Asakusa district really a capsule hotel? As a matter of fact, yes!
Convenience store onigiri rice balls become even more expensive…but are they worth it?
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
British couple in shorts, T-shirt call for rescue from Japanese mountain, say it’s too cold for them to move
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)