Guinness World Records awards designation to Shizuoka town after thorough measuring of dimensions.
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One of Japan’s favorite coming of age stories is coming back with an all-new anime series.
Illegal posters also used AI to make images of older and obscure characters to appeal to fans with vintage tastes.
Fire breaks out at Osaka arcade popular with foreign tourists, motorcycle in building may have made situation worse.
Aquarium won’t have real visitors for several months, but in the meantime this fish has some cardboard ones.
But there are still a few surprises and mysteries hiding in the evolutionary, not revolutionary, successor to Nintendo’s phenomenal hit.
Series stars comment on being the newest members of Netflix’s growing roster of stop-motion characters from Japan.
We head to the popular revolving sushi chain, and something very attention-grabbing heads to our table.
If you’re a Ghibli fan, you’ve definitely seen this scene before, just not during the classic anime film.
Getting enough sleep is important for good health, but commenters aren’t sure this is the best way to do it.



















Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels
Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Japan’s Rabbit Island in danger of becoming Boar Island, tourists asked to follow feeding rules
Japanese gacha machine in Shibuya now sells tiny capsule terrariums
7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media
Stay at a hotel with a bed for your plushie in Japan
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels
Ninja theme park suddenly closes in Japan, shadow warriors undone by shady real estate deals
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S.
7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media
Why do foreign tourists queue up to eat at Tokyo Little House?
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
Pokémon and Polaroid reveal collaboration with adorable Pikachu and Eeveelution camera and film
Kyoto’s Meiji-era mansion opens a private tearoom with stained glass for just one day
Japanese man arrested after pretending to be foreigner while trying to rob convenience store