Ingenious two-step process allows you to clean your hands and your smartphone at the same time.
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Wild animal’s surprise appearance makes people wonder if this was a shapeshifting salaryman on his way home from work.
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Otoshidama: How kids in Japan get rich once a year
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
Krispy Kreme adds doughnut burgers to its menu in Japan
Sanrio’s Little Twin Stars shine brightly in new themed rooms at the Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Otoshidama: How kids in Japan get rich once a year
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
Krispy Kreme adds doughnut burgers to its menu in Japan
Sanrio’s Little Twin Stars shine brightly in new themed rooms at the Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Alcohol Made with Fermented Wasps Gives New Meaning to the Phrase “Get Your Buzz On”
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
We go octopus hunting, learn how to turn octopus heads inside-out
Toei Kyoto Studio Park takes you back in time to Edo period Japan, but all is not what it seems
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan