Yuri!!! on Ice
This should be welcome news if you’ve been waiting for more animated skating action from Yuri and the gang!
In a long-standing debate, some people posit life imitates art more often than art imitates life.
Hit anime series continues winning over figures from the world of professional skating.
This fall’s hit anime Yuri!!! on Ice and Saga Prefecture’s Sagaprise! project announced on Monday that they are collaborating to promote Yūri Katsuki’s home prefecture.
Who needs a bouquet of roses when you can get a nod to this season’s biggest sports anime hit?
If the anime series was called “Koto on Ice”, this cover would have just landed a spectacular quadruple axel.
The luxury fashion brand owes a few thanks to a popular new anime which focuses on competitive men’s figure skating.











Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
English textbook characters get anime-style makeover to appeal to linguists and otaku alike
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
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】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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
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
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
English textbook characters get anime-style makeover to appeal to linguists and otaku alike
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan