Olympics (Page 3)
Over 500 volunteers have quit following Yoshiro Mori’s controversial remarks about how much women talk.
Netizens claim that whoever runs the account is making a call on the fate of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Following former prime minister’s Super Mario cosplay, says he wants to be like Nintendo star’s in-game “partner,” but doesn’t fully understand the relationship.
Special dessert acts like a beacon of hope for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to go ahead next year.
Shinzo Abe had to be talked into the biggest crowd-pleasing moment of the Rio de Janeiro closing ceremony.
Tear-jerking video draws striking parallels between the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 2020 Games now scheduled for 2021.
“This is the journey I took with my programs since March 11 2011” says gold medalist in unique substitute for suspended sporting events.
We’d like to add our own stamp of approval to the ones already there.
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Tokyo’s governor hopes having firm start date will allow athletes and organizers to better focus on preparing for the delayed Games.
Also agrees with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s proposal to have the Games by next summer at the latest.
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams won’t be heading to Japan this summer, and one other nation is already following suit.


















Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Studio Ghibli now sells Totoro bubble blowers at its anime merchandise store in Japan
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
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
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Studio Ghibli now sells Totoro bubble blowers at its anime merchandise store in Japan
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Godiva’s Tokyo bakery is FINALLY easy to get into and shop at
Natto allergy is caused by jellyfish stings, says surprising Japanese study
Japanese constipation survey reveals the most and least poop-frustrated prefectures
Futago koude: The hot new fashion trend of Japanese women dressing like twins
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Secret tent onsen in the forest is one of the most unusual hot springs in Japan