physical media
Disk-aunt might have just the treasure you’ve been searching for, but you’re going to have to find it yourself.
End of an era as Shibuya Scramble Tsutaya says goodbye to renting DVDs, CDs, and, yes, even VHS tapes.
Do you miss the amazing box art of anime VHS tapes, laser discs, and DVDs? Here’s a way to get it back while expanding your wardrobe.







Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Real-world Pokémon Diamond and Pearl! Playing with Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Excavation Kits【Pics】
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Bandai gets a head start on Christmas cakes
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Real-world Pokémon Diamond and Pearl! Playing with Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Excavation Kits【Pics】
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Bandai gets a head start on Christmas cakes
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by cherry blossoms in the sun
Cherry blossom Totoro cake brings pink sakura sweetness to Tokyo this White Day
Japan’s Human Washing Machine pods are now on sale for home use, and they’re not cheap
These beautiful temple gardens are…15 minutes from Narita Airport?!
Changes to Japan rail pass make it fall out of favour with travellers
Amazing Pringles flavours exist in Japan
These fan-drawn fused Pokémon are so cool we wish they were really in the game
Spring pollen may be damaging your skin, so what’s Japan’s best moisturizing anti-hay fever spray?