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One of Japan’s most ubiquitous toys reveals that beneath its cute and cuddly exterior lies an angry death metal machine.
If you were someone who could never decide between music or sports in school, this crazy oncerto might be right up your alley.
Amid tension between countries in East Asia, techno dance group World Order travels to China to promote their message of peace in their latest music video.
Luckily, it’s just the rock band rather than an actual Powerman5000, but this could still mean big trouble for the game’s makers.
Kick back and listen to Luna Lee gorgeously plays hits like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Voodoo Child,” “Back in Black,” and Adele’s “Hello” on a 1,500-year-old Korean instrument.
Before idol groups like AKB48, Japanese glam rock—called visual kei—was where it was at. In their latest music video release, “air rock” band Golden Bomber revisits some of the genre’s most iconic looks.


















Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
Japan’s Hiepita forehead cooling strips, so popular they changed the language, are disappearing
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
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
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
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
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
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
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
Japan’s Hiepita forehead cooling strips, so popular they changed the language, are disappearing
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Live-streamer who slipped and died on Mt Fuji wins Darwin Award
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Domino’s Japan’s New Cheese Volcano Pizza is a game-changer that’s about to go global
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
All-you-can-eat oboro tofu restaurant in Kyoto is a guilt-free experience
Trying our luck at premium gacha machines for high-end appliances, camping equipment, and more