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So you want to keep your smartphone on your desktop, but you don’t want to lay it flat to get inadvertently smothered by paperwork or worry about some careless mungo putting their coffee mug on it. Or you want to watch some videos on it so you prop it up against your coffee mug but the phone slides down and you actually want to drink your coffee at some point. Read More
Japanese mobile company AU has unveiled its latest concept phone featuring a wind-up analog clock.
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Toys R Us is leaving Japan after 35 years in the country
Foreign tourists get free Shinkansen tickets in Japan, and here’s how to claim them
Sample lots of little Japanese dishes at this hidden all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in Shinjuku
To stir, or not to stir – A Japanese rice cooker debate
Starbucks Japan releases new Pikachu Honey Cream Latte into the wild for new Pokémon collaboration
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pumpkin Soupuccino for autumn
Japan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
It’s been raining in Tokyo for more than a month now, breaking a record at least 150 years old
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Beautiful Studio Ghibli coin/card cases recreate scenes and props from anime classics [Photos]
Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendshipFamily Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japan now has facial-recognition ticket gates, but why aren’t people using them?
Japan’s Cell Phone Memory Restart event reunites users with old photos and past selvesJapan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine coursesStarbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goodsFamily Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in JapanLady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month
Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimonoStudio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki’s Delivery Service fans
How to watch Studio Ghibli’s new anime in Japan, with a special after-dark outdoor screening for HalloweenDo Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Japan’s Suica Penguin character is “graduating”, and you can choose its successor
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new Pikachu Honey Cream Latte into the wild for new Pokémon collaboration
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pumpkin Soupuccino for autumn
Japan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
It’s been raining in Tokyo for more than a month now, breaking a record at least 150 years old
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Japanese eSports prodigy becomes youngest-ever gold medalist at Asian Games
Japan’s Cell Phone Memory Restart event reunites users with old photos and past selves
Tons of used books in Japan being bought up by someone or something
Japan now has facial-recognition ticket gates, but why aren’t people using them?
Pickling Shine Muscats was not on our bingo card, but were we grapeful we tried?【SoraKitchen】
Robot bartender bar opening in Kyoto, and no, they’re not controlled by AI
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
How to get into this beautiful off-the-beaten-path Kyoto temple earlier than the general public