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Nintendo fans set up the gadgets to play Zelda’s iconic “secret” and “treasure” music, and the results are awesome.
These girls pull off cute dance moves and pose like professional idols in their debut video.
The viral hit makers from Japan and South Korea get together to show us their awesome new dance moves.
Surgeon says damage would be enough to “force a professional rugby player to retire.”
Experience the thrill of dancing with a crowd in the bathtub without disturbing the neighbours.
Is a few dozen people dancing without moving their bodies at all unsettling or tranquil? You be the judge.
If there was an award for most male-on-male kisses in a mainstream music video, this idol group would take home first prize.
You know things are getting serious when the lead singer of Echo & the Bunnymen throws in the towel.
Tokyo police say teen stole over 100 boxes of razors, and not so that he’d be freshly shaven for his beloved idol singers.
In what’s become an annual tradition, the star musician gave a group of teens the surprise of their young lives.


















Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Makoto Shinkai announces new anime movie Suzume no Tojimari
Extreme Drifting in Modified Kei Car, Even Better English Subtitles 【Video】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Makoto Shinkai announces new anime movie Suzume no Tojimari
Extreme Drifting in Modified Kei Car, Even Better English Subtitles 【Video】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Forget dog-earing and bookmarks that fall, make your own easy origami bookmark instead!
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Get a Complete Psych Profile in a Few Minutes Using Only a Pen and Paper
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan