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Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.
Decision follows backlash to advice such as “A woman’s enemy is always other women,” but not everyone is happy.
Hello Kitty has fallen down the rabbit hole into a world of whimsical animals in this gorgeous line of ceramics from an established Kyoto shop.
Hello Kitty and her friends show up in the infamously cursed village of Hinamizawa to comfort the cast of Higurashi Naku Koro ni.
The preliminary rankings have been called, but it’s still anyone’s game. Who will be crowned the cutest critter in the Hello Kitty crop?
”Hybrid” project looks to be following in the footsteps of Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Gudetama, My Melody, and even Hello Kitty herself don disguises to celebrate the Internet’s love for all-things-cat.
Sanrio collaborates with organic donut store Floresta to bring you tasty themed treats — the trick is that they’ll be gone in two weeks!!
Regardless if you speak English, Japanese, or Penguinese, the language of love and bling is universal.




















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
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We build miniature Japanese samurai warrior armour out of metal
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
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
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
We build miniature Japanese samurai warrior armour out of metal
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Observing the first night of a married couple – Does such a family tradition exist?
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends
Bruno Mars creates commercial for Japan’s Don Quijote discount retail chain【Video】
Cold Stone permanently closing its final Tokyo branch, but why is the chain struggling in Japan?