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Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
Discovery of Rekka Katakiri’s erogame contributions cause venue to pull plug on event less then three weeks before it was scheduled to be held.
Special penis shrine books will even be available for the first time this year.
Buddhist monks juggle, box, dance to show their garments are no hindrance after monk refuses to pay fine for driving in his robe.
Dozens of free-roaming bunnies at this temple now have a new overlord looking out for them.
Sometimes it’s not how much you steal, but where you steal it from that really gets you in trouble.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
A Japanese family wondered why water placed on their family alter kept disappearing. Turns out a furry relative was to blame!
Secular summer festival’s wishing tree gets taken down, clever complaints from students go up instead.
Chief priest cites popularity of miko heroine in anime hit Your Name for increased interest in traditional role.
How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?

















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
Controversial artist Rokudenashiko found guilty on obscenity charge
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
We tried out the new Starbucks Cold Brew “Lime” coffee and it tasted unexpectedly refreshing
Salamander soup?!? We try “giant salamander rice with green tea” in Kyoto
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
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
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
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
Controversial artist Rokudenashiko found guilty on obscenity charge
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
We tried out the new Starbucks Cold Brew “Lime” coffee and it tasted unexpectedly refreshing
Salamander soup?!? We try “giant salamander rice with green tea” in Kyoto
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
The ultimate eco-friendly art: Korean artist makes animal sculptures out of discarded tires【Pics】
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
We try Rabbit toilet paper, a luxury roll made by suppliers to the Imperial Family
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Bonsai treehouses look like something out of Howl’s Moving Castle 【Photos】
Survey says more than 70 percent of Japanese people think gender inequality exists in Japan
Japan’s Great Gratin Croquette Burger War begins: McDonald’s vs. Lotteria【Taste test】