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Old-school design feature promises that happy days will come again and encourages community to share what it’s looking forward to.
The fun-loving anime robot cat gets serious as he delivers a message from the post-coronavirus pandemic world.
The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
People were grateful for the assistance and expressed appreciation for the government’s role in easing coronavirus stress.
Pocari shows they’re the kings of both sports hydration and sentimentality — and want other school kids to get singing, too.
“I’m making my donation with the hope that it can help, even if it’s just a little.” the rock god said.
Young people well up with hometown pride and tears as mayor thanks them for staying away to protect their families.
A tearful farewell as the real-world pandemic creates a hole in Final Fantasy XIV’s online realm.
With lyrics like “Tonight I’m all alone” and “I keep my head up high“, this is a touching, perfectly fitting song for our times.
Former AKB48 idol channels her faith that ramen fans will be back at her restaurant in the future into making sure workers get paid in the present.
“No takebacks,” says literally everyone else but the mayor himself, but luckily for him, this story ends well.
X Japan frontman appears to fight back tears as he talks with a Nobel Laureate about the pandemic.



















Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
Japanese hotel has rooftop hot spring bath, unlimited sushi and alcohol, costs less than 80 bucks
Giant Chiikawa statues appear in one of Tokyo’s most confusing train stations【Photos】
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
Japanese hotel has rooftop hot spring bath, unlimited sushi and alcohol, costs less than 80 bucks
Giant Chiikawa statues appear in one of Tokyo’s most confusing train stations【Photos】
Saizeria meal hack by foreign diners introduces us to a secret dish that’s not on the menu
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Hello Kitty goes back to the ‘90s for Sanrio’s kogyaru schoolgirl collection【Photos】
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
This stoic gentleman is Sailor Suit Old Man?!?
What happens when our team starts renovating our cheap countryside house in Japan?