Friday, July 17, 2026 9:50 PM ET
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Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki's most personal films8 hours ago
Starbucks Japan releases new Discovery Series collection celebrating local regions and traditions9 hours ago
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines10 hours ago
Mass murder plot stopped by friend of Akihabara mass murderer11 hours ago
Defacing the Japanese flag is now a crime, says government, punishable by up to two years in jail12 hours ago
After job-quitting service, leave-of-absence-request proxy service sees rising demand in Japan20 hours ago
Baskin-Robbins Japan's semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test]22 hours ago
Teen girl in Japan refuses to be victim, personally escorts train pervert to police for arrest1 day ago
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai's art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]1 day ago
The Great Wave1 day ago
The Great Wave off Kanagawa1 day ago
Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji1 day ago
Is Japan's tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years1 day ago
Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year's EIU ranking of the world's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities1 day ago
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month1 day ago
Kyushu yakisoba Sofuren's new food truck ventures into the Kanto region for the first time1 day ago
7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn't a fruit sandwich1 day ago
Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu1 day ago
Evangelion beautifully reimagined as iconic classical Japanese folding screen art series [Photos]2 days ago
Wind God and Thunder God2 days ago
Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies2 days ago
Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers2 days ago
Japan has otaku/fan event insurance to cover oshikatsu expenses when events are cancelled2 days ago
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there's only one place in the world where you can see it9 days ago
Family Mart opens new "Famima" flagship store in Tokyo that's like a tourist attraction8 days ago
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]8 days ago
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month3 days ago
Japan reacts to Donald Trump's "Islamic Republic of Japan" remark8 days ago
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month7 days ago
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order7 days ago
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country24 days ago
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad28 days ago
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir15 days ago
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country15 days ago
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer24 days ago
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America1 month ago
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon29 days ago
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries18 days ago
Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo7 months ago
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day6 months ago
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 20265 months ago
Japan's newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]5 months ago
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】9 months ago
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa3 months ago
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan3 days ago
Woman in short skirt arrested after inciting upskirt photography in Tokyo10 hours ago
Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan's beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?2 days ago
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who's the blue character?3 days ago