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Japanese underwear maker’s designs feature different art on front and back for Pikachu and five other Pokémon species.
Overseas sushi restaurant creates an eye-catching innovation for those with a taste for raw fish and mukbang videos.
I Want to Listen to the Real Farts of a Dojin Voice Actress combines voice acting and fart acting.
Live streaming Siamese fighting fish Mutekimaru is hundreds of hours into his quest to be the very best.
Evangelion is known for its strange merchandising tie-ups, and now it wants to help those hitting the links between giant robot battles.
10,000 characters, written by hand, is a few thousand too many, talent agency says.
Whether digital or just a taste of travel, these experiences might help sate a little bit of your wanderlust!



















Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
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
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
We take on the Baskin-Robbins Japan 31-day challenge and live to tell these tips
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
10 +1 Japanese-Style Fonts For Typing English That Will Confuse Your Friends
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Japan’s new tiny ninja capsule toy collection turns your desk into a secret hideout