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Trendy desserts arrive at supermarkets and convenience stores, so we find out if they’re worth your yen.
Typing this Japanese word into your iPhone or Android device will introduce you to some very unusual characters.
Young people well up with hometown pride and tears as mayor thanks them for staying away to protect their families.
Buddhist monks juggle, box, dance to show their garments are no hindrance after monk refuses to pay fine for driving in his robe.
After she said she wants to read them after retirement, book stores and publishing companies quickly sold out of copies.
They’re cute, and they’re pretty, but they’re also tough, and they will make you take no for an answer.
Just another day in the office as our Japanese-language staff prance about the place, jumping other things no-one else can see.
We can’t really blame the doggo for wanting to stay on guard around the walking pincushion.
A new selfie trend taken from a Japanese anime illustration is going viral.
Producers of this North Korean military video were probably aiming for fear but instead delivered a two-and-a-half minute funny.

















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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
This is what a million yen of lottery tickets looks like, and a secret that’ll make us rich【Pics】
It’s an epidemic! Worldwide freezer diving!
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Sonic the Hedgehog goes to Hooters in Japan to celebrate the release of his new video game
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Foreign resident of Japan starts work as city’s first-ever non-Japanese rickshaw puller【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
It’s an epidemic! Worldwide freezer diving!
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Sonic the Hedgehog goes to Hooters in Japan to celebrate the release of his new video game
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Foreign resident of Japan starts work as city’s first-ever non-Japanese rickshaw puller【Photos】
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
How true to life is the trailer for Brendon Fraser’s movie about Japanese rental families?
We almost cried on our first visit to this under-the-radar budget Italian restaurant in Japan
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?