Foreigner threatens to punch a Minion while Donald Trump picks his nose amongst anime characters on Shibuya’s rowdiest night of the year.
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Japanese fans visit the rugby player’s cafe in team jerseys for “the best breakfast in Tokyo“.
Hollywood actress visits Japan for the first time in five years with her two eldest children in tow.
While the presentation sizzles like a chicken wing fresh from the fryer, the content is a creamy, cold mash with no gravy.
Find someone who looks at you the way Keanu looks at this Japanese singer when she gives him flowers.
SoraNews24 heads to the Tokyo-area bayside oasis to spend warm summer nights chasing, and finding, Pokémon!
Arguably the Shinkai-est anime yet, and perhaps the beginning of a connected Makoto Shinkai cinematic universe?
Sure, maybe you’re too busy to cook, but there’s always time for the most famous Pokémon, right?
Living in a cramped Japanese home means living close to your trash, but there’s an easy way to make the situation easier on your nose.
We try the new alcoholic chocolates designed to keep you cool and refreshed during the hottest season of the year.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.




















12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
Japan’s Rabbit Island in danger of becoming Boar Island, tourists asked to follow feeding rules
Japanese workers reveal their top five mysterious rules they wish would disappear【Survey】
Japanese convenience store sunglasses just became our newest Convenience Wear obsession
Tokyo giving out free furoshiki from Pikachu’s designer to help tourists carry their garbage home
Stay at a hotel with a bed for your plushie in Japan
Kyoto shop turns traditional Japanese kimono into teddy bears, with special meaning hidden in their patterns
Starbucks Japan releases two new seasonal drinks that blur the line between summer and autumn
A practical guide to freezing your boss’ hat in a block of ice [Photos]
Totoro shaved ice wows Studio Ghibli fans in Tokyo for a very limited time
Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
12-year-old foreign tourist missing in Japan, police asking for help finding her [Video]
Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan
Japanese gacha machine in Shibuya now sells tiny capsule terrariums
The Japanese city where ordering grilled chicken doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually get chicken
Japanese airlines set to cut fuel surcharges for international flights in September and October
Beautiful off-the-beaten-path spot near samurai castle in rural Japan looks like a Monet painting
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
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]
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】
Stay at a hotel with a bed for your plushie in Japan
Kyoto shop turns traditional Japanese kimono into teddy bears, with special meaning hidden in their patterns
Starbucks Japan releases two new seasonal drinks that blur the line between summer and autumn
A practical guide to freezing your boss’ hat in a block of ice [Photos]
Totoro shaved ice wows Studio Ghibli fans in Tokyo for a very limited time
Heavyweight ramen-style cheese fried chicken bowl appears in Tokyo, but is it genius or madness?
Japanese gacha machine in Shibuya now sells tiny capsule terrariums
These Japanese contact lenses let you put anime characters on your eyes [Photos]
Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meals are coming to McDonald’s, but not in Japan [Video]
Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
Time-lapse footage shows just how fast rebuilding in Kumamoto can go
Teen girl in Japan refuses to be victim, personally escorts train pervert to police for arrest
12-year-old foreign tourist missing in Japan, police asking for help finding her [Video]
Shangrila, a maid cafe staffed exclusively by cute “plump” girls, opens in Akihabara【Pics】