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In the month of September at limited locations in Tokyo, the nation’s perennial favorite search engine Yahoo! Japan is offering a one-of-a-kind experience. By stepping into their motion simulator and strapping on a VR headset, you can virtually yet literally ride the waves of popularity of any topic of your choosing as if it were a roller coaster.
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
We know the human names of Dragon Ball’s Androids 17 & 18!
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Korean cheese dog, tornado potato cooking gadgets bring Seoul street food to your home kitchen
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now openNew Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in JapanStudio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Korean cheese dog, tornado potato cooking gadgets bring Seoul street food to your home kitchen
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
Domino’s Pizza Japan creates abomination out of 2.2 pounds of cheese, we order one immediately
If real animals were Pokémon, the world would be a much weirder place
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Korean fashion trend reveals significance of wearing rings on different fingers
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Secret backmasked message found hidden in Dragon Ball Z ending song
Nine things the US does better than Japan (according to our cosplaying Japanese reporter)
How glam is your pussy? Cat wigs hot in 2014