Isn’t it just a bummer when you get a tear or hole in one of your precious clothes? It’s terribly sad when you have to say good-bye to your favorite piece of clothing because of that small hole … or do you really have to?
What if the hole could be almost magically repaired? Well, one Japanese craftsman who was featured in a Korean television program seems to be able to do exactly that, and his mending technique is amazing — just take a look and see if you can tell where the material was repaired!
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
East Japan’s 10 most magical winter scenery experiences, as chosen by travelers
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan
First-ever foot-operated vending machine appears in Japan during pandemic
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
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】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan
First-ever foot-operated vending machine appears in Japan during pandemic
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at beef bowl chain Sukiya?
Everyone in Japan will be Mr. or Mrs. Sato by 2531, according to study
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
What’s the best spoon for Japanese curry?【Photos】
Superdry: The “Japanese” fashion brand that most Japanese people have never even heard of
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Amazing anime-style artist mom transforms daughter’s character designs into gorgeous illustration
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】