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Product was created to meet customers’ “various needs,” in this case enjoying the taste of beer while in the middle of your shift.
And other otaku have a theory about where he learned it.
It’s the name that turns many English-speakers off, but even people in Japan sometimes take issue the way Calpis can linger in your mouth.
Model/celebrity finds confusing sign telling us to do, or not do, something involving small cats and big shoes.
Video shows a man out for a very atypical afternoon walk.
Passersby were shocked to see the man surrounded by women with cameras at the side of the street.
Drunken attempt at assistance is a prime example of the solution being far worse than the problem.
Family Mart’s newest drink campaign shoots for the moon and promises a rainbow of dreamy starshine flavors.
Some say the Pokémon GO craze is over, but the bond between true lovers is eternal (and in this case kind of weird).
A trick of the light has Japanese social media checking every crane game for evil apparitions.
The newest instalment of Sanrio’s yearly horror night has a special twist, and covering your eyes won’t help you!
As Space World becomes a part of the past, the park’s remains are starting to look like part of an apocalyptic future.

















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Our lonely reporter goes searching for Japan’s search-for-a-spouse vending machine
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away
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]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Our lonely reporter goes searching for Japan’s search-for-a-spouse vending machine
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away
New Japanese KitKats feature sakura sake and a traditional cherry blossom dessert
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Style your hair like an old-school Japanese beauty with the marumage hair kit【Video】
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood restaurant in Noboribetsu!”
Japanese matchmaking party insider fill us in on the actual chances of finding a spouse
Pokémon hanko seals get a second generation run with 100 new characters from the Johto region