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They say there’s no such thing as a perfect crime, but this might be the perfect cosplay/cover combination.
Gen Hoshino’s musical love letter to the Nintendo series is filled with fun for fans and newbies alike.
Cassettes are back in style in Japan in a big way, with new releases and people paying premiums for discontinued tapes.
Now anyone can learn to play traditional Japanese drums, and there’s a safe that needs breaking into too!
Collaboration between rock legends and an esteemed sake brewery is every bit as good as it sounds.




















Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
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
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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
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
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Sprint takes a cue from popular Japanese ad campaign in bizarre “Framily” commercial
Central Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot now has sakura helicopter sky cruises
Typhoon destroys real Ghost of Tsushima island shrine torii gate, crowdfunding campaign launched
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Where’s the very best seat to sit in on Japan’s Shinkansen? Our expert has an answer
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug