typhoons
Follow these tips to minimize damage to your home, stay safe, and prepare for a massive cyclone.
Bolt lights up the sky, blacks out the neighborhood.
Trami travelled on a path up the centre of the mainland, shaking buildings and nerves around the country.
Being prepared for an idol concert means you’re also surprisingly prepared for a typhoon-induced power outage.
These clips show a worker’s valiant attempts to stay upright in strong winds is no match for the force of Mother Nature.
”It’s like Godzilla is attacking.”
Japan is a country of violent storms and seismic activities, but also amazing discount retailers that can help you deal with natural disasters.
The new release is a great example of how big companies can support local businesses in the wake of a disaster.
Bright idea could keep you safe if an earthquake or typhoon leaves you without electricity.

















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
New range of futons for cats feature traditional Japanese patterns, made with tails in mind
Sylvanian Families x Technics—we discover DJ turntable replicas are perfect for mini animal raves
Taste-testing the Attack on Titan rice ball that “shouldn’t be on sale”【Taste test】
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
New range of futons for cats feature traditional Japanese patterns, made with tails in mind
Sylvanian Families x Technics—we discover DJ turntable replicas are perfect for mini animal raves
Taste-testing the Attack on Titan rice ball that “shouldn’t be on sale”【Taste test】
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Japanese moms tweet the stupid things kids do during summer vacation that drive them crazy
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Totoro gamaguchi pouches will hold whatever you want them to, but already captured our heart
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best yellowtail sushi?【Taste test】
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?