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Kids, adults, and even students who don’t live in the city are told to limit their use of smartphones and other devices.
Kiryu seems like the kind of guy who should know that effort is never meaningless, and this time is no exception.
Osaka factory design firm turned to Epic Games for advice on its motivation-boosting system.




















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
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
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
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
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Eating “adults-only” potato chips sends over a dozen Tokyo high schoolers to the hospital
A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Great hotel in Hokkaido has hot spring, all you-can-eat seafood for under 10,000 yen a person
This handsome anime-style security guard will be protecting actual homes and offices in Japan
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Smallest hotel room in Tokyo? This cheap stay for two will turn friends into lovers
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?