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”I was startled by the size of Godzilla’s thighs,” says Olympic coach as team officially adopts Godzilla Japan nickname.
With midwinter-level cold and rain at the outdoor Tokyo Marathon awards ceremony, Yuriko Koike wanted to warm her hands, but started a firestorm.
Why settle for protein bar flavors like chocolate or peanut butter when you can enjoy the performance-boosting nutritional goodness of compacted fish paste?
Despite winning with a total of 16,187 votes, the remaining 126,980,511 aren’t overly enthused about the chosen nickname.
People in Japan slam the reporter’s request and rush to the tennis pro’s defence.
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Tennis star makes first comment regarding Cup Noodle ad that’s drawn accusations of whitewashing.
Half-Haitian, half-Japanese tennis star’s real-world complexion is far darker than how she appears as Prince of Tennis character.
Football is a team sport, so what better way to celebrate a score than with an anime technique to combine two heroes?
The Japanese media is under criticism for its lack of interest in the actual sport of tennis.
P.K. Sanjun takes a look at some of the common criteria used to define what makes a person “Japanese,” and whether they’ll still be used in the future.
Three-on-three league for young ladies sounds like the plot of an anime series itself, but it’s a real-life sports organization.
Scientists from Tokyo and Ibaraki discover there’s a cutoff point where kicking actually starts to slow you down.


















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Chikura no Iwaya: Secret beach cave only appears for two hours a day, and here’s how to see it
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Chikura no Iwaya: Secret beach cave only appears for two hours a day, and here’s how to see it
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Death Vote 【Episode #6】
This budget hotel near Tokyo Dome has one of the best breakfast buffets in the city
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We tried 12 different gummy candies from a Japanese supermarket and found the most delicious one
Sanrio characters take over Baskin Robbins Japan for My Melody and Kuromi’s Sweet Christmas
Muji flagship store in Tokyo’s Ginza reopens after renovation and puts the focus on food【Photos】
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Lawson?