Those aren’t hearts the penguin is dancing around.
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Hardcore fan spends nearly US$1,500 amassing stockpile of voice actress’ newest book, doesn’t know what to do with them all.
Sanrio’s weirdly adorable lazy egg wants to have a soak with you and his 9,999 doppelgangers.
Loincloths make a comeback with the popularity of fundoshi dance videos and the oppressive heat of Japanese summer rearing its ugly head.
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato cracks the recent conundrum of one of the most pungent foods that plague Shinkansen passengers, but you’ll need his bravery and commitment to pull it off.
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SoraNews24 tries the latest offering to clear beverages: Asahi’s Clear Latte. Will it clear our senses with delight or leave us hollow?
”If you spent four hours and 40 minutes playing video games, how much time did you waste?” has no easy answer.
Japan’s most popular symbol of the beautiful game continues with his newfound love of gambling.
The tokusatsu franchise continues to find itself on the wrong side of the law with second arrest in as many months.
Ever wanted to combine the classic Japanese tempura rice bowl with a Western favorite, the burger? No? Too bad, because Mos Burger has done it for you.
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There was meat, there was bread, and there were fries, but it still wasn’t quite as expected.
The twitter account of an aquarium is willing to stoop to some serious lows to get more patrons. Literally!
Man with more determination than brains says after initial rejection days earlier, he “just couldn’t forget her.”
A celebration where it isn’t really clear if the guests love or hate the couple getting married.
Clam chowder and chili dips also available, and are enticing alternatives to Japanese pizza with mayo.
Perplexing perspectives: when left is right, and right is right, our brains melt but we’re impressed nonetheless.
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself.

















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Our Japanese reporter’s encounter with American school lunch
Ramen chain gives you the full Ichiran experience at home with a build-it-yourself private booth
Vacation with Oshawott in this Pokémon collaboration hotel room in Mie Prefecture
7-Eleven’s One Piece “Gomu-Gomu no Mi”: Looks kind of like an alien brain, but it sure is tasty
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?