My Melody
Tokyo Dome Hotel fills rooms with all the My Melody and Kuromi adorableness they can hold.
Each Eva pilot gets a special Sanrrio friend, while Hello Kitty lends her style to Unit-01 and the Angels too.
This limited-time event celebrates the dual character anniversaries of two major Sanrio stars.
Series stars comment on being the newest members of Netflix’s growing roster of stop-motion characters from Japan.
Six magical girls from the fifth arc of the anime franchise pair off with Sanrio partners.




















Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Japanese schoolgirls’ hemlines are still up, but socklines are way down
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Japanese schoolgirls’ hemlines are still up, but socklines are way down
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
You’ll Never Guess What’s for Breakfast at McDonald’s in Turkey
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
Starbucks Japan adds cult drink to its permanent coffee menu due to popular demand
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
New lingerie collections feature fairy tale characters and real-life historical heroines
Taiwan’s host of mascot characters invade Japan, bring own brand of cuteness to the country