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A new online service called Bemool has just been launched in Japan targeted at men who don’t know how to dress themselves. For a meager service fee of 5,000 yen (about $60 US), a stylish and pretty expert will go out and buy some outfits for you, something that is no doubt a god-send for shopping-averse–hell, going-out-in-public-averse–net denizens. Read More
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Kura Sushi?【Japan Super Budget Dining】
Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu
Keeping up with the kids: Japanese high schoolers’ most popular slang of Spring 2022
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Intergenerational fashion show celebrates the beauty of ages
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
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
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
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】Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Kura Sushi?【Japan Super Budget Dining】
Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu
Keeping up with the kids: Japanese high schoolers’ most popular slang of Spring 2022
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Intergenerational fashion show celebrates the beauty of ages
These super thick, extra-crunchy potato chips are the answer to your salty snack cravings
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Oolong tea lattes get a place on the Starbucks Japan menu, but do they get one in our heart too?
We tried 12 different gummy candies from a Japanese supermarket and found the most delicious one
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Yamagata kids on way to school accidentally say “good morning” to wild bear
Votes are in! Taiwan chooses its top 5 girls’ school uniforms【Photos】