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What’s crucial for a getting a good night’s sleep? For many, a good pillow is key, as a bad one can leave you tossing and turning all night trying to get comfortable and leave you with a crick in your neck the next morning. If you need a little extra support, a neck pillow can be just the addition you need.
But don’t settle for just any old, everyday neck pillow. Get one with flare and style… and shrimp!
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character badges to its streetwear shop in Japan
Giri? Tomo? Gyaku? A guide to Japan’s many different kinds of Valentine’s Day chocolateJapan’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
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuffNew Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s DayJapan’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
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 MiyajimaIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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 TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character badges to its streetwear shop in Japan
Giri? Tomo? Gyaku? A guide to Japan’s many different kinds of Valentine’s Day chocolate
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Our lunch plans are foiled but we end up eating heavenly all-you-can-eat sushi instead
Does thin-strip beef specialist Yoshinoya know what it’s doing with thick-cut pork?【Taste test】
Yokohama restaurant serves fried axolotl, along with giant isopod, camel, and crocodile
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Beautiful, heartwarming anime short is also a commercial for miso 【Video】
For just US$2.50, this beef bowl chain might have the best-value breakfast in Japan