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Parliament without everyone fighting like cats and dogs and otters and bears and beavers and…
Kids in Hikari are raised under Boob Childrearing concepts.
Chiitan’s management claim a city rep in charge of happiness told them “permission wasn’t needed.”
That adorable otter just took one too many blows to the head for the liking of city residents and officials.
Tonko House will take responsibility for bringing Kumamon’s exploits overseas in a future animation project.
Mascot character who debuted in December aims to bring smiles to faces and eyes to her underwear.
Japan’s Coast Guard has been around for 70 years, and mascot Umimaru for 20 – so it’s high time for a Hello Kitty teamup!
The unofficial ambassador for Shibuya and Harajuku makes sure to keep the statue of famously loyal dog Hachiko clean.


















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
We make one of Japan’s best breakfast treats: Himeji almond toast【SoraKitchen】
How to dispose of pizza boxes: Life hack from Japanese garbage man goes viral online 【Video】
Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
We make one of Japan’s best breakfast treats: Himeji almond toast【SoraKitchen】
How to dispose of pizza boxes: Life hack from Japanese garbage man goes viral online 【Video】
Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Bone-chilling taxi tours of Japan’s most haunted places now include all-night course, livestreams
The potential pitfalls of ordering a Kids Frappuccino at Starbucks Japan
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking