Trio of events end at the same time, sending three huge fanbases to the same station.
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And don’t even think of getting married in silence, because you’d be ripping off John Cage.
In preparation for his music festival debut, our reporter once again summons the spirit of a Swedish guitar hero.
Are we crazy for looking for deep meaning in a Pikotaro song? Maybe, but no crazier than the song itself.
Brass band which assisted artists from arson-struck anime studio puts thoughts for the fallen into their performance.
Monarchs of their respective realms share smiles at posh event.
The theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s Weathering with You anime asks tough questions and gives important answers in the wake of the deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation.
Japanese comedian steps into Justin Bieber’s shoes and eats flying sushi with Sheeran in hilarious new music video.
New Hard Rock Cafe location in the ancient Japanese capital offers unique food items including this “raindrop cake” made from Kyoto water.
Both original version and upcoming remake are featured in musical salute to the definitive CD-based RPG video game.

















Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Japan’s Hiepita forehead cooling strips, so popular they changed the language, are disappearing
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Yoshinoya’s new ramen doesn’t smell like it tastes【Taste test】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Yoshinoya’s new ramen doesn’t smell like it tastes【Taste test】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Three main reasons why fewer and fewer Japanese people are having funerals
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Let’s take a tour of the best sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with Mr. Sato! (Part 1)
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Tekken’s latest flipbook animation will leave you crying tears of gratitude 【Video】
Edo-era illustrated records show the disasters that have plagued Japan throughout its history
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
We visited the famous monjayaki street and ate until we burst!