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Uh-oh, looks like the political relationship between the US and Japan may get a little shaky as whistleblower organization WikiLeaks has exposed America’s three-year surveillance of the Japanese government, major industries and banks. Even worse, it looks like the US may have also shared their collected info with other countries.
Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new holiday goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Discovered: An even better way to open Japanese convenience store rice balls【Video】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with Diglett as the star!
Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024
Dark and edgy Jujustu Kaisen teams up with bright and cheery Sanrio for new merch line【Pics】
Does Starbucks Japan’s new holiday Frappuccino really taste like a cup of fallen snow?
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
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 merchantStarbucks 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
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNintendo’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 winterTokyo 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
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 designJapanese 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】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024
Dark and edgy Jujustu Kaisen teams up with bright and cheery Sanrio for new merch line【Pics】
Does Starbucks Japan’s new holiday Frappuccino really taste like a cup of fallen snow?
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
Beautiful Naked digital art event comes to Kyoto’s Nijo Castle after dark (contains no nudity)【Pics】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Shibuya Halloween had a very different feel this year
Japanese convenience store releases a new bento sandwich, but is it better than a bento rice ball?
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind