Gerard Piqué seems to have enjoyed his time in Japan, but Japanese Internet users aren’t so thrilled.
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You don’t have to be a baseball fan to be a fan of arguably Japan’s greatest export to the sport.
Their amazing speed has them joining the ranks of other incredible record-holding skippers from Japan.
These girls expertly throw each other around the ring to help promote high school sumo in Japan.
Hit anime series continues winning over figures from the world of professional skating.
You too can experience all the joy and wonder of getting punched in the face by a champion, and maybe even get a lot of money.
Bringing the over-the-top soccer moves of Captain Tsubasa to a live stage seems like a crazy idea, but it’s the kind of crazy Ebina has built a career on.
While most of us can’t build our very own Midoriyama, there will soon be a place in Japan where we can unleash our inner ninja.
After some seriously high-profile involvement, Nintendo characters aren’t part of newest promotional push for 2020 event.
Who needs a bouquet of roses when you can get a nod to this season’s biggest sports anime hit?
The funny video, shot by another professional sumo wrestler, shows the lighter side to Japan’s traditional sport.
Join Takkyu Genin Pinpon as he takes us on a whirlwind ride of table tennis themed comedic bits that never have a dull moment.


















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Groundbreaking ‘90s isekai shojo anime series Rayearth getting new anime adaptation【Video】
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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
Groundbreaking ‘90s isekai shojo anime series Rayearth getting new anime adaptation【Video】
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
Burger King Japan’s new Crown The One Pounder is like a cheeseburger on steroids
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Muji enters the tiny house game, showcases its line of wonderfully minimalist ‘Muji Huts’