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What does a kanji with 12 'kuchi' radicals mean? A look at weird, forgotten Japanese characters

11 months ago

Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】

9 months ago

Foreign student's comment leads to Japan's favorite tonkotsu ramen being added to school lunch menu

2 hours ago

Stars of Japan's longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】

10 days ago

Haneda Airport mobile tea ceremony lets you start, or finish, your Japan trip with a tranquil sip

2 hours ago

Everything you wanted to know about the Ainu, with photos and video【Rocketpedia】

3 months ago

The 9 types of basketball players in Slam Dunk - which type are you?

24 days ago

Lawson convenience stores selling drinkable mapo tofu, spicy meat and tofu

4 days ago

AKB48's final original member, who had to shave her head, is leaving the group

4 minutes ago

Mario isn't number one? Nintendo plumber doesn't win Super Mario series character popularity poll

4 minutes ago

Your cat or dog can be King of the Pirates with One Piece anime cosplay outfits for pets【Photos】

4 minutes ago

Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan【Photos】

7 days ago

Kyoto's most beautiful parfait cafes add sakura sweets for spring

3 months ago

Spirited Away adds a dash of Ghibli beauty to hanafuda flower cards【Photos】

6 hours ago

A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Sliding onto the World Stage【Pt. I】

8 hours ago

Anime isn't like reality: Japanese police arrest man holding three knives, one in his mouth

10 hours ago

ANIME ISN'T LIKE REALITY

10 hours ago

Sword and Firearm Control Law

10 hours ago

Escape from downtown Tokyo! How far from the city center can you get by rental bike in 8 hours?

18 hours ago

Chinese government tells citizens to not travel to Japan during Chinese New Year

20 hours ago

Have the berry best vacay at one of these five strawberry-picking experiences in Japan

22 hours ago

Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free

1 day ago

Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures

1 day ago

Starbucks Japan releases a new Valentine's Day Frappuccino…with a special dipping waffle cookie

1 day ago

If you haven't tried an antenna shop in Japan, you're missing out

1 day ago

Japan's Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato's kunai ninja weapon

1 day ago

Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for "healthy men"

1 day ago

Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival

2 days ago

Japan is in the grip of sticker fever and no one is safe, including us

2 days ago

Ghibli anime Uno and karuta card games a great way to have fun and maybe learn some Japanese【Pics】

2 days ago

Convenience store onigiri rice balls become even more expensive…but are they worth it?

2 days ago

Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】

2 days ago

Ikea Japan closing two downtown Tokyo flagship stores - Why couldn't they make it in the big city?

2 days ago

Japan's newest (and craziest) energy drinks are energy cards you drink from【Pics】

3 days ago

Is McDonald's Japan's Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry worth the hype?

3 days ago

Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】

5 days ago

China's don't-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima

4 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new "komorebi" plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away

6 days ago

East Japan's 10 most magical winter scenery experiences, as chosen by travelers

4 days ago

Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki's Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan

5 days ago

All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March

5 days ago

Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering

6 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day

15 days ago

Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026

8 days ago

10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

20 days ago

Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】

30 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine's Day

18 days ago

Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year's exercise goal

19 days ago

Ramen restaurant's English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating

20 days ago

Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

8 months ago

Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo

2 months ago

We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan

6 months ago

Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home

9 months ago

Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

7 months ago

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】

3 months ago

No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan's National Police Agency says

7 months ago

Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms

11 months ago

Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year

30 days ago