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With a new Star Wars film coming out this year, you can imagine people around the world are excited. And Japan is no exception! With all the advertising and events happening, it can be hard to keep up with everything, but the next big Star Wars event in Japan has a distinctly cultural feel to it: Rice field art!
Japanese student teased for American pronunciation gets sweet revenge on classmates
Burger King is releasing a Fake Burger in Japan
Osaka icon loses legs, restaurant says famous crab is exhausted
Sonic the Hedgehog’s creator isn’t happy about Sega giving away Sonic 2, Nights for free on Steam
We eat at Japan’s first-ever ramen restaurant, finally reopened after 44 years
On sale now: Japanese sake giant creates gin from 80,000 recycled Budweisers
Student gets locked inside Japanese station after the last train
Japanese theatres welcome Thomas the Tank Engine’s newest train, a Japanese shinkansen, in 2021
Tokyo government provides coronavirus home recuperation sets with instant ramen, curry, and more
Tokyo temple holds funeral for personal seals in effort to reform outdated business practice【Vid】
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Finishing before the end – Japanese gamers discuss why they quit games right before the last boss
We enjoy fast food without human contact by trying out KFC Japan’s new takeout lockers
Japanese restaurant chain starts bold new policy: Letting you take your leftovers home with youSonic the Hedgehog’s creator isn’t happy about Sega giving away Sonic 2, Nights for free on Steam
Hayao Miyazaki makes rare video appearance to check out Ghibli Museum’s revamped cafe【Video】Burger King is releasing a Fake Burger in Japan
Japanese KitKats are shrinking, Nestlé says previous size may have been “too large” for customers
We travel to a mysterious power spot in Okinawa, where a “heart rock” floats in the sea
Starbucks adds pumpkin to its autumn Frappuccino for Halloween
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Totoro discovered in Japanese forest【Photos】
Japan to reopen to international tourists with new entry requirements
Japanese houses that cost just US$28,000 thrill the Internet, also break its heart
Studio Ghibli animator reveals the secret food eaten by Chihiro’s parents in Spirited Away
Japan to reopen borders to travelers from all countries worldwide starting in October
DyDo is offering Japan’s first “reverse” vending machine of drinks for a very limited time
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s JapanNintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percentStudio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller gripA Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
On sale now: Japanese sake giant creates gin from 80,000 recycled Budweisers
Student gets locked inside Japanese station after the last train
Japanese theatres welcome Thomas the Tank Engine’s newest train, a Japanese shinkansen, in 2021
Tokyo government provides coronavirus home recuperation sets with instant ramen, curry, and more
Tokyo temple holds funeral for personal seals in effort to reform outdated business practice【Vid】
Gundam face masks will help you stay safe when you have to be mobile during the pandemic【Photos】
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: Is it as cool as it looks in the trailer?【Review】
Melon bread showdown! Which Japanese convenience store melon pan is the one for you?【Taste test】
We tried a smartphone cooling fan from a 100 yen shop to see if it really works【Photos】
10 new fall anime series that our Japanese reporter recommends you watch
Japanese KitKats are shrinking, Nestlé says previous size may have been “too large” for customers
Studio Ghibli releases 300 more images from six movies free to download online