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Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black

5 months ago

The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan's oldest standing soba noodle chain

2 days ago

Do expensive 10,000 yen Japanese cherries taste better than cheap ones from the supermarket?

57 minutes ago

Hachiko's new statue is now open to the public, and we've got pictures and video from our visit

12 minutes ago

We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it's any better than mixing one yourself

1 year ago

Six-year-old Japanese farm boy goes viral for doling out comments on dating like an old grandpa

12 minutes ago

How much erotic manga intercourse is consensual? Researcher releases findings

12 minutes ago

We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins

1 year ago

Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut

12 days ago

Saitama officially forbids walking up and down escalators

12 minutes ago

It's the Nintendo Famicom's 38th birthday, so let's bust out the Famicom Disk System!

12 minutes ago

Believe it or not, this isn't a Tokyo vending machine – It's a secret door to deliciousness

4 days ago

Kagawa's Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels

7 days ago

Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor

10 days ago

Yakuza video game even in Japan allows fans to both marry and divorce their 2-D crushes

10 days ago

Beautiful vintage Japanese manhole covers being offered for sale by Aichi city【Photos】

14 days ago

Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is

18 days ago

Buddhist monks in Japan preparing to hold funeral service for thousands of stuffed animals, dolls

21 days ago

Man arrested for breaking into unoccupied home in Japan after mystery noodles found in fridge

22 days ago

Japan's choco mushroom snacks hold fashion show with designer Junko Koshino【Video】

23 days ago

Ice cream with Japanese dashi kelp stock shocks us enough to try it【Taste test】

26 days ago

Japanese hotel chain's new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers' plushies

28 days ago

Nintendo mysteriously releases Close to You CG animated video, but what is it?【Video】

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Japanese convenience store opens new branch inside public high school【Video】

1 month ago

Reality comes crashing down for naked man on trip to escape reality in Japan's northernmost town

1 month ago

Burger King Japan's crazy patty-only menu item: Depressing, delicious, or both?【Taste test】

1 month ago

YouTube's AI Japanese translation calls for Jimmy Kimmel's death on his own show【Video】

1 month ago

Japanese city passes ordinance to limit smartphone use, applies to people outside the city too

1 month ago

Three ways the unauthorized U.S. Department of Homeland Security Pokémon video makes no sense

1 month ago

Department of Homeland Security

1 month ago

Sega's Like a Dragon yakuza teaches "useless" English, let's use it to learn some useful Japanese

1 month ago

Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty

10 hours ago

Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist

18 hours ago

Hello Kitty and twin sister celebrate birthday at Baskin-Robbins Japan with special merch, sweets

22 hours ago

Japan's new Pokémon donut treat marks Ditto's Mister Donut debut!

1 day ago

Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula's blanket from Kiki's Delivery Service

1 day ago

Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection

8 days ago

Step into Japanese culture with Converse's new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style

6 days ago

Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls

6 days ago

Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime's most memorable scenes

8 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream

8 days ago

Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】

3 days ago

This Japanese restaurant chain's triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach

6 days ago

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo releases exclusive Christmas goods in Japan

7 days ago

Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】

30 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new 'komorebi' plush toys to brighten your days

17 days ago

JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train

25 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan

25 days ago

Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters

18 days ago

Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you - Here's how to use them

20 days ago

Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025

11 days ago

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

6 months ago

Possessing Harry Potter's Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan

11 months ago

Japan's deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year's?

10 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

4 months ago

The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】

6 months ago

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

2 months ago

One of Japan's most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers

6 months ago

Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away

2 days ago

Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says

1 day ago

New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends

5 days ago