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Ramen is easy enough to make with a package of Cup Noodles, but knitting a bowl of hot soup takes a lot more skill. A talented artist who goes by the name betibettin on YouTube has produced a video showing us just how he accomplished this feat. You’re especially going to want to see how he makes the noodles and soup broth!
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
Cherry blossoms already blooming at Gap Japan with Sakura Collection lineup【Photos】
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Smartphone app finds empty restroom stalls in Tokyo subway station, makes pooing easier than ever
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
English reactions to A Day in the Life of a Japanese Salaryman video sadden Japanese netizens
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 weaponJapan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingJapan’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 TokyoStarbucks 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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for “healthy men”
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
English reactions to A Day in the Life of a Japanese Salaryman video sadden Japanese netizens
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japan’s cat robot waiters meow when you pat them, and we find out why【Video】
A century’s worth of Japanese beauty trends, from silver screen chic to puffy-eyed catharsis
Foreign population in Japan hits record high as Japanese population falls to record low
Five Japanese sign language phrases with interesting reasoning behind them
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan