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Don’t call it a comeback. They’ve been here for years, dispensing candy and unsolicited advice.
Get Wild taikin puts a swaggering period on the end of the day, and Guren shukkin helps on the other end.
Her artificially generated voice will be a crucial instrument in disseminating information.
Real-life bodybuilders stand in for anime weightlifters in otaku community’s favorite workout anthem.
The singer’s latest promotional video shows her walking through a mystical landscape, holding hands with trees, and being lifted into a sunrise.
Working from home can’t stop Japan’s celebrated songstress from creating a cool throwback video for “Time.”
The improvement in sound makes us think we should all wear face masks at karaoke from now on.
Dancing on a boat and fielding marriage proposals from fans is all in a day’s work for this scallop fisherman.
Beautiful model shows off her skills at the drum kit.



















Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old way to deal with a modern issue
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old way to deal with a modern issue
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Edo-themed onsen and restaurant complex opens in Tokyo, but do overseas tourists know about it?
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo