yukata
This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades.
Department store Parco teams up with the video game giant to create over 300 new fan fashion items.
These six coordinated ensembles mix cosmetics with yukata and include a specially designed yukata inspired by one of the lipstick colors.
This crowdfunding effort is for anyone who wants to recline at home in the luxury of a silky onsen yukata.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
The cutest product is definitely the goldfish-scooping set. Or maybe it’s the little pouches made to resemble shaved ice?
An unexpected collaboration between an idol live-streaming service and a non-profit organization produces a stunning picture of summer.
Kindness at the time of a family tragedy leads Leitch to pledge his allegiance to the Japanese team as a teenager.
Embarrassing fashion faux pas has these players dressed in the same way that Japanese people dress dead bodies.




















Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
Black Lagoon anime-themed cafes open now in Japan
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
Black Lagoon anime-themed cafes open now in Japan
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
We found a popular Japanese ramen chain in South Korea!…or so we thought
Tour the Japanese imperial family residence through this special post-renovation feature【Video】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan releases new popcorn Frappuccino at one special location
Japanese hotel offering 183-night stay plan for an incredibly low price
We use makeup from Japanese kids’ anime Tropical-Rouge! PreCure on our adult faces【Photos】