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The mystery of Port Store, the Japanese convenience store that looks like a Lawson rip-off

3 days ago

Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon Ice Cream makes us rethink everything we thought we knew about sweets

4 days ago

This Japanese 7-Eleven has the most expensive drinks, and item, we've even seen at the chain

7 days ago

No, Japan's prime minster did not make friends with a cockroach, despite what you may have heard

9 days ago

Domino's puts a new spin on moon viewing with Tsukimi dango-inspired tarts in Japan

10 days ago

Police in Japan looking for who's responsible for dumping 80 loaves of bread on side of road [Video]

11 days ago

Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S.

15 days ago

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

15 days ago

Tokyo pub prohibits talking or keeping your phone out, only lets you drink in morning on weekends

17 days ago

A practical guide to freezing your boss' hat in a block of ice [Photos]

19 days ago

Visiting Japan's muscular mascot character dog at his free museum near Kansai International Airport

20 days ago

New Wet Rice Cracker Burger from Dom Dom breathes new life into a 'miracle' snack

21 days ago

Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars

22 days ago

Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meals are coming to McDonald's, but not in Japan [Video]

23 days ago

Japan's new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]

27 days ago

Japan's largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited

30 days ago

7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety

1 month ago

Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show

1 month ago

Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?

1 month ago

Sanrio's newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it's supposed to [Photos]

1 month ago

Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note's Light Yagami, but why?

1 month ago

Kobe middle schools begin abolishing extracurricular activities, shift to community programs

7 hours ago

7-Eleven Japan releases new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing range for autumn, with a must-try daifuku and teriyaki burger

11 hours ago

Join Naked in the Niwa garden: Kyoto Station's newest spot to craft traditional art

18 hours ago

Japan's Tsukimi One-hand Bento's name is all wrong, but it still looks entirely delicious

22 hours ago

Starbucks Japan releases new coffee table book featuring 18 of the most unique stores around the country

1 day ago

New Pokémon anniversary song is 22 minutes long, features all 1,025 Pokémon species [Video]

1 day ago

Lego PlayStation recreates Sony's original console, makes unusual choice for games to salute

1 day ago

New Japanese convenience store rice balls taste like instant noodles [Taste test]

1 day ago

Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono

2 days ago

Solo travel in Japan: Hidden beer garden in Tokyo is a haven for single visitors

6 days ago

Studio Ghibli unveils new anime calendars and diary planners for 2027

8 days ago

Family Mart releases new Human Made Cup Noodle in Japan, with freebies for Nigo fans

7 days ago

One Piece Day 2026 brings new art, music, and new cast announcements

5 days ago

Hobonichi unveils new 2027 planners, diaries and stationery with One Piece, Suica Penguin, Hello Kitty and a must-buy Mini Techo

9 days ago

12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama

20 days ago

7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad

15 days ago

Japan's final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they're gone, they're gone

9 days ago

Sushi Bus: Japan's first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo

15 days ago

Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it

29 days ago

New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform

28 days ago

Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon

10 days ago

Japan tripled its departure tax to fund tourism but is using the money on cherry blossoms and bears

11 days ago

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

2 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

1 month ago

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

7 months ago

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

6 months ago

Japan's newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]

6 months ago

Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don't accept payment through Suica or other IC cards

1 month ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

11 months ago

Japan's revolving sushi restaurant king Sushiro coming to U.S. this fall with high prices, no tipping

3 days ago

Studio Ghibli unveils new My Neighbour Totoro Yearly Plate for 2027

1 day ago

Starbucks Japan reveals new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing drinkware and gifts for autumn 2026

3 days ago

Starbucks Japan adds new Sweet Potato Frappuccino and Latte to the menu, but do they deliver the taste of autumn?

2 days ago

Japan's first fall color forecast for 2026 is here!

2 days ago

Amid foreign sex tourist rise, Japanese government considering outlawing paying for prostitution

11 days ago

A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video]

4 days ago

Foreign shop clerk and Japanese customer fail to communicate because of Japanese language quirk

6 hours ago

Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open

4 days ago