Event will be skipped for the first time in 10 years, leaving fans to find some other way to throw money at their favorite idol units.
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Koichi Sugiyama’s political beliefs keep some gamers from enjoying the video game series, so this famous Japanese psychiatry expert has her own special cheat code.
Discovery of Rekka Katakiri’s erogame contributions cause venue to pull plug on event less then three weeks before it was scheduled to be held.
You don’t need musical instruments to play the famous Nintendo theme’s opening, just writing instruments.
Musician Norm Nakamura’s movie-like story is a real-life example of how far you can go if you really chase your dreams.
The boy band might not have won in their category at the Grammys, but they came out winners by the end of the night.
Watch as a teenage Connelly advertises a Technics product while singing in perfect Japanese.
The number-one multifaceted male pop group in Japan has inadvertently broken the hearts of millions.
Kingdom Hearts III singer shares drawing, message of what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Singer Daichi Miura of Dragon Ball Super fame is selected to perform a song created by some unlikely collaborators–the Imperial Family of Japan.
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Japan’s Hiepita forehead cooling strips, so popular they changed the language, are disappearing
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese convenience store sandwich becomes a hot topic on Reddit, but is it any good?
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
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
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
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
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
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Japan’s Hiepita forehead cooling strips, so popular they changed the language, are disappearing
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese convenience store sandwich becomes a hot topic on Reddit, but is it any good?
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Hey, listen! Realistic-looking The Legend of Zelda hoodie now available to pre-order
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s new Uji Matcha Bavarois keeps an old sweets store’s tradition alive