Warning: Spoilers abound in these rankings, but we’ll give a tip that the top five picks are from anime series that aired no later than 2010.
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Japanese youth between the ages of 10-19 shed light on which series make them shed the most tears.
Top ten universities in the overall ranking are situated in nine different Japanese prefectures.
How do you say ‘Hakuna Matata’ in Japanese? Maybe people from these prefectures can tell you!
You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!
Ordinary-schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino is far less loved than her Sailor Senshi form, but even the celestial star of the show gets outvoted.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your little bundle of joy, maybe this will give you some ideas.
The number one pick is derived from the lyrics of a song that’s sung in neither Japanese nor English.
Our reporter samples 11 types of produce unfamiliar to her in order to crown the overall victors and losers of the island diet.
We’ve outlined the top five elementary school lunch menu items that reigned supreme in the people’s collective memory.




















China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan’s Studio Ghibli store now sells gorgeous cameo brooches of heroines like Kiki and Sophie
JR East to introduce numbering system at all stations in Tokyo
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Fashion model Yutaro trolls online shoppers in funny April Fools’ Day cosmetics prank
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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
JR East to introduce numbering system at all stations in Tokyo
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Fashion model Yutaro trolls online shoppers in funny April Fools’ Day cosmetics prank
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
The 10 most attractive Japanese women’s names, as chosen by dating app users
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Coordinating a whole outfit with nothing but clothes from Japanese convenience store Family Mart
Coca-Cola Japan brings out clear lime Coke with former gravure idol as their poster girl
Simple wrist test shows whether your body type is that of a model, athlete, or sumo wrestler
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan