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A visit to Sri Lanka's knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn't stutter) to see its rare "Pikachus"

8 days ago

7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]

7 days ago

New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style

1 month ago

Krispy Kreme Japan's free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast

5 hours ago

Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that's like a movie cell

7 hours ago

Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month

8 hours ago

Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won't find anywhere else

9 hours ago

Shizuoka police inspector punished for playing crane games on duty

17 hours ago

Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments

19 hours ago

7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version

21 hours ago

Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here's how to find them

1 day ago

Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?

1 day ago

Mister Donut becomes 'Mrs. Donut' for sweet new Mrs. Green Apple collaboration

1 day ago

Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America's favourite snack to a whole new level

1 day ago

Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]

1 day ago

Enoshima's magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views

1 day ago

Hatsune Miku crosses over into the real world in Coolish videos with Hoshimachi Suisei[Videos]

2 days ago

Japan's Pokémon hot spring reinstalls all damaged statues, adds no-touching rule

2 days ago

Suntanned Hello Kitty steals the show in Japanese magazine's Sanrio freebies

2 days ago

Piko Taro is back to rock your world with bizarre new Super Cup ice cream video

2 days ago

Survey shows foreigners' desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that's not the whole story

2 days ago

Furby is now a sexy anime girl figure[Photos]

3 days ago

Family Mart changes its Famichiki packaging for the first time in nine years

3 days ago

Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]

4 days ago

Japanese airport rebrands itself as "Sushi Airport" to attract foreign tourists

5 days ago

New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail

7 days ago

Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included

6 days ago

Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

20 days ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

24 days ago

Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir

12 days ago

Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America

28 days ago

Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country

11 days ago

Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer

20 days ago

Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon

26 days ago

Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries

14 days ago

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

7 months ago

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

6 months ago

Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026

5 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 visa

3 months ago

Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there's only one place in the world where you can see it

5 days ago

Family Mart opens new "Famima" flagship store in Tokyo that's like a tourist attraction

4 days ago

Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month

3 days ago

Japan reacts to Donald Trump's "Islamic Republic of Japan" remark

4 days ago

McDonald's Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags

3 days ago