When artist Megumi Igarashi, better known as Rokudenashiko, was arrested for distributing 3-D printer data to make molds of her vagina this summer, we knew it was only a matter of time before the artist ran into trouble with the law again. Though for a while it seemed that the Japanese police had finally found a hobby, it wasn’t enough to keep Rokudenashiko out of jail.
The 42-year-old artist and one other woman were arrested for an “obscene” art display…featured in a sex shop in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Japanese video shows what life was like in Tokyo and Mt Fuji over 100 years ago
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
A late-night visit to Japan’s execution site Cursed Pine Tree【Hunted Tokyo】
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
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
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Japanese video shows what life was like in Tokyo and Mt Fuji over 100 years ago
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
A late-night visit to Japan’s execution site Cursed Pine Tree【Hunted Tokyo】
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Sailor Moon on ice! Skater Evgenia Medvedeva appears in costume for first official ice show【Pics】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Humbug! Japanese wives in international marriages share what they hate about Christmas overseas
This Japanese manga about the Joker raising a Baby Batman is so good, and approved by DC
Chinese granny and her adopted mixed-race son finally recognized as family after 15 years of care
Japanese discount clothing chain selling swastika necklaces (also ugly tank tops)
We take on the Baskin-Robbins Japan 31-day challenge and live to tell these tips