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Many of the world’s oldest living people are Japanese. Whether it’s down to a healthy diet, good healthcare, or simply the support of friends and family, we can’t say for sure, but all those things certainly help. And now it turns out that even Japan’s kitties are living long lives—Japan’s oldest cat, Ai-chan, has recently celebrated her 27th birthday, and she did it in style!
The special 15-hour hell of getting to Japan’s beautiful Tokunoshima at this time of year
New Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practical
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Studio Ghibli adds Spirited Away Bonsai Water Garden to merchandise collection in Japan
Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
This foxy Tokyo gyaru look from 20 years ago is having a mini revival right now【Photos】
Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
Japan’s New Chitose Airport has the most useful signage for travelers ever: “Sushi, 60 meters”
The Square Enix Cafe in Tokyo is closing down for good
Central Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot now has sakura helicopter sky cruisesThe My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco storeNew Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practicalSanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Tokyo governor wants to start study abroad grant system, includes monthly activity allowance
“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gymJapanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
Japanese beef bowl restaurant serves up a breakfast don that’s dividing customers
Ghibli komonoire are little pockets of the anime world for storing your tiny treasures【Photos】Studio Ghibli adds Spirited Away Bonsai Water Garden to merchandise collection in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the SnakeThe My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
This foxy Tokyo gyaru look from 20 years ago is having a mini revival right now【Photos】
Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
Japan’s New Chitose Airport has the most useful signage for travelers ever: “Sushi, 60 meters”
The Square Enix Cafe in Tokyo is closing down for good
Central Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot now has sakura helicopter sky cruises
Can our pregnant reporter find fulfilment by eating only non-raw foods at Sushiro?
Japanese beef bowl restaurant serves up a breakfast don that’s dividing customers
These nine Osaka restaurants are the newest to receive Michelin guide recommendations
Japanese man grabbed by wild monkey, chased for hundreds of meters while jogging
When is the right time for a love confession in Japan?
Is it OK to bite through your ramen noodles while slurping them in Japan? Internet debates
Second-hand video game fukubukuro lucky bags reveal nostalgic surprises
Energy Milk from Japan is the new way to power up your day
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed