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Mr. Sato heads to the SoraKitchen with a bowl of pancake batter, a tube of mayo, and a desire to know if, and how, this cooking hack works.
Japan’s first permanent cinema in an airport is called the Family Mart Lovers Theatre…but why?
Some employers want to flip the script to indirectly get rid of workers they don’t want, company says.
Commitment to physical media apparently stronger than concern for consent for the women shown in videos.
Creators team up with Street Fighter franchise, say speedy energy delivery is great for gamers and students.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
What happens when our reporters show up to work dressed like their fathers?
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
What happens when our reporters show up to work dressed like their fathers?
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Sailor Moon tenugui towels are a handy and elegant crossover of anime of tradition
Is it possible to run up a 100,000-yen (US$885) bill at Tokyo’s cheapest Italian restaurant?
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?