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Saturday Morning Slow Jams
Do you know what we love at RocketNews24? Our favorite Saturday morning cartoon themes re-imagined in different musical styles! There’s nothing like kicking back and hitting the ol’ nostalgia button and listening to a song in a way you never imagined possible. Well, just in time for the new Sailor Moon reboot, Sailor Moon Crystal, we’ve got a version of the ever popular “Moonlight Legend” that is going to Marty McFly you back to the 90s!
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Hachiko’s new statue is now open to the public, and we’ve got pictures and video from our visit
McDonald’s teams up with Touch manga for burgers that capture the bittersweet taste of youth
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experienceIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right nowThree beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingYokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
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 TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of JapanStudio 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
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Hachiko’s new statue is now open to the public, and we’ve got pictures and video from our visit
McDonald’s teams up with Touch manga for burgers that capture the bittersweet taste of youth
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tokyo Disneyland’s Space Mountain is now closed
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】