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It’s time, once again, to pull out every trick we can think of to try to boost our luck in Japan’s huge end of the year lottery.
There was no mystery as to whether fans wanted more mystery meat, and Nissin is finally giving it to them.
You know, you really have been working hard, so why not treat yourself to a dip in a bath full of negi?
Dozens of rubber fixtures have suddenly gone missing from building’s toilet lids and seats.
Kumacon provides everything you need to deal with up to a three-day bear siege, manufacturer says.
Hundreds of people must walk right past this “vending machine” every day without ever suspecting what it really is.
Like a Dragon/Yakuza exhibition offers wedding ceremonies with charavter of your choice, provides paperwork to tie the knot and sever it too.
If you’ve got a heavy laptop, it’ll get you a hefty discount at this Tokyo Station pop-up.




















Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Elderly pickpocket “Calling Tamako” finally apprehended after string of Tokyo thefts
Breakfast for a buck! Tokyo university offering ridiculously cheap, mouth-watering morning meals
Shohei Ohtani’s personal interpreter fired, accused of “massive theft” to pay off gambling debts
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
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
Elderly pickpocket “Calling Tamako” finally apprehended after string of Tokyo thefts
Breakfast for a buck! Tokyo university offering ridiculously cheap, mouth-watering morning meals
Shohei Ohtani’s personal interpreter fired, accused of “massive theft” to pay off gambling debts
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Video teaches Japanese schoolgirls how to pick panties out of their butts without anyone noticing
My Neighbour Totoro rice cookers and pots bring Studio Ghibli anime flair to your kitchen
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Tokyo all-you-can-eat tonkatsu pork cutlet restaurant is all we need for a happy meal
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film