Movement started by Japanese soccer fans spreads beyond Japanese team’s opponents and group, could be changing the face of sports fandom.
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Following victory by Japan, Colombian fans take part in a Japanese tradition.
Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing never misses a chance to party, but the massive seas of humanity had an extra-special reason this time.
Vicious attack that required 10 stitches is followed by startlingly kind gesture of forgiveness.
Japan’s most popular symbol of the beautiful game continues with his newfound love of gambling.
After making jaws drop both on the mound and at the plate, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star is winning fans with his performance in the dugout.
In Iran, women are forbidden from stadiums, but for fans of soccer, drastic times call for drastic measures.
Stance that the sanctity of the sumo ring is tarnished by female presence extends all the way down to elementary school-age kids.
Video of the incident has critics saying sumo’s belief about women’s inherent impurities goes too far.
Carefully designed features promise to keep you warm and bring you closer together at outdoor events.
Normally feel a bit peckish during an ultra-marathon? Then stop for some udon noodles, six times!
Startling video has commenters terrified and outraged, but the star herself has a different response.
Alina Zagitova wants to give her new Akita Inu a name that means “victory,” but there’s one thing she might be overlooking.
Believe it or not, there’s actually a perfectly logical reason this manly mythical beast needs both a sword and a gun.
After winning Japan’s first-ever medal in the sport, the five athletes are good on grains for quite a while.













Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Tiny house by Muji finally goes on sale in Japan
These 7-Elevens are gettin’ fancy! We try their pate and terrine【Taste Test】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro furoshiki bag for Mother’s Day in Japan
Starbucks Roastery Tokyo releases lucky Japanese dolls to end the pandemic in the New Year
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
These 7-Elevens are gettin’ fancy! We try their pate and terrine【Taste Test】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro furoshiki bag for Mother’s Day in Japan
Starbucks Roastery Tokyo releases lucky Japanese dolls to end the pandemic in the New Year
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
A Japanese vending machine perfect for samurai
Osaka man arrested for selling colorized version of the original Godzilla from 1954
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Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
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