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The rule is supposed to be for everybody, but it’s really only the girls who have to follow it.
Say hello to the Four Heavenly Kings of Center Listening.
“Well, yeah, of course you’re gonna get punched if you talk to someone that way.”
Dress code detail is a waste of time to even discuss, frustrated junior high teacher says.
Japanese schools continue in their quest to make math as annoying and tedious as possible.
The exciting program may be the first graduate video game design course at a Japanese university.
One Japanese netizen guesses that it has to do with fundamental problems in the Japanese education system.
Combines modern technology and old-school carpentry in a way that puts ordinary science fair projects to shame.
Looking at sexy anime and manga is a time-honored way of rubbing away work-caused stress in Japan, but you’re supposed to wait until after work.
Sadly, quintessential anime scenes of rooftop swimming classes may be coming to an end soon.
When a student’s love of anime pops up during school time, some teachers would be mad, but this one decided to be awesome instead.

















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
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
One Piece and music lovers can now add Brook’s iconic Shark Guitar to their collections!
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
One Piece and music lovers can now add Brook’s iconic Shark Guitar to their collections!
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Track the stylistic evolution of Eiichiro Oda’s most famous One Piece characters
Krispy Kreme Japan creates doughnut burgers that are a meal and two desserts all in one【Photos】
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Kodomo no Omocha creator draws new manga pages for an unexpected new home