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Famous woodblock print from master painter Hokusai adapted to sneakers that leave the naughty bits to your vivid imagination.
Animal psychologists from Kyoto University create public service video that’s not about cats, but for the animals themselves to watch and learn from.
“Refresh your soul and hair!” is the slogan of the first white-hair-removal specialty store in Japan.
Surreal videos show event that led to the creation of four new couples, and might be a surprisingly good fit for Japanese society.
But given Mom’s past cosplay skills, maybe she should have seen this coming.
A prodigal Taco Bell customer returns to the franchise and is surprised with what he finds.
Seiri-chan is making the leap from manga protagonist to the movie screen, and in a live-action adaptation.
Crowdfunding success shows there’s still room for one more in the crowded Japanese toilet marketplace.
”Clear files” aren’t really clear, which is what makes this optical alteration possible.
Satisfyingly sexy sushi room has foreign travelers writing thank-you letters to the staff.
Why settle for protein bar flavors like chocolate or peanut butter when you can enjoy the performance-boosting nutritional goodness of compacted fish paste?
Oh, and 29-year-old Famichiki Senpai is also an anthropomorphic piece of fried chicken with beefy human arms.

















Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Pikachus perform classical Japanese dance routine for Japan’s most famous cherry blossom song【Vid】
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
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
Starbucks 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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Pikachus perform classical Japanese dance routine for Japan’s most famous cherry blossom song【Vid】
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
My Neighbour Totoro train jingles now playing at Tokorozawa Station【Videos】
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
New Mt Fuji bra set lets you wear Japanese art under your clothes
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
Tokyo government building serves local school lunch to public in Japanese cafeteria
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
For-foreigners stamp rally begins in Akihabara, gives prizes for walking the otaku neighborhood
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】