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It’s nice that it can make omelets by itself, but it’s certainly not a threat to human existence.
Investor expresses admiration for two of anime’s most iconic directors, has fans wondering if he’ll take inspiration from Evangelion or Gundam.
The scene is an exact reenactment of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, complete with CG special effects.
The convenience of Japanese technology: making your life a little easier, and lazier, with every passing day.
A tiny cyborg model at the moment, this contraption marks the beginning of robots taking over humanity.
The only problem is that it looks like a killing machine compared to domestic robot Pepper.
Anime becomes reality with help from the creator of the original Gundam, and it even has a strange, hard-to-pronounce anime mecha-style name!
One of Japan’s most talented anime modelers continues to create works of art that look more 2-D than most actual drawings.
The world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, or maybe Pixar’s Wall-e, comes a step closer with the demonstration of suitcases with a mind of their own.
A battle two years in the making finally comes to an end, but is only the beginning of giant robot fights.



















Denny’s Japan created crazy split-in-half parfaits to target social media photo-snapping foodies
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Studio Ghibli adds anime aircraft from Laputa: Castle in the Sky to its merchandise shop in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparking police investigation
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
From April onward all price tags and ads in Japan must reflect final cost with sales tax included
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
From April onward all price tags and ads in Japan must reflect final cost with sales tax included
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Increasing number of women leave rice behind at revolving sushi train restaurants in Japan
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
The top 10 Studio Ghibli anime homes that fans would most like to live in
Fill Your Sandwich with Potato Salad or Shrimp at Subway in Japan【You, Me, And A Tanuki】