weird (Page 99)
Buddhist monk who also tends bar says to take complements from Kyoto with a grain of salt.
Stay dry if not necessarily stylish, even as rainy season does its worst with a giant umbrella hat.
A festive way to kill time while you wait for the cops to come arrest you.
The latest offering from Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee has got some people eagerly awaiting its release and others scratching their heads in puzzlement.
Mascot character who debuted in December aims to bring smiles to faces and eyes to her underwear.
Even in a country that values following the rules, many say cutting off lines of communication following disaster is going too far.
Sudden exuberance following soccer win draws praise for vigor and speed.
Japanese Twitter gets a good laugh out of these great examples of a common elementary school exercise. Happy Father’s Day!
And that flash of light isn’t even the scariest part of the snapshot.
Young man in Southern California has a degree, and also a very clear opinion on who Love Live!’s best girl is.
Nikko Nikolai: Cutest shadow ever?
Read More
MOST POPULAR
Now
Does Starbucks Japan’s new holiday Frappuccino really taste like a cup of fallen snow?
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
Discovered: An even better way to open Japanese convenience store rice balls【Video】
What’s the most popular way to prepare Japan’s beloved breakfast dish, Tamago Kake Gohan?
Dark and edgy Jujustu Kaisen teams up with bright and cheery Sanrio for new merch line【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new holiday goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with Diglett as the star!
Cat paw yoghurt is now a thing in Japan
McDonald’s Japan now sells pies in…Dalmatian dog boxes
Sweet potato burgers appear in Japan, but do they create spud synergy?【Taste test】
Weekly
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
American gun owner opens our eyes to a different way of life in Tokyo
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
New Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows are the best and squishiest souvenirs from Japan
Foreign man arrested for grabbing former AKB48 idol on Tokyo street, forcing her to ground
Burger King Japan creates Kyoto Whopper, its most Japanese burger ever, with Kyoto rice merchant
Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024
Totoro stamp collection lets you add adorable Ghibli touches to cards and letters【Photos】
Overwhelmed by modern social media? Japanese company is bringing back pagers with an emoji-twist
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Monthly
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind- Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter- Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Yearly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new holiday goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with Diglett as the star!
Cat paw yoghurt is now a thing in Japan
McDonald’s Japan now sells pies in…Dalmatian dog boxes
Sweet potato burgers appear in Japan, but do they create spud synergy?【Taste test】
Hello Kitty shows up at Baskin-Robins Japan for 50th birthday party with special sweets and merch
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Studio Ghibli releases giant Totoro plushies in Japan
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
-
