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The meaning of the mandarin and 6 other Japanese New Year traditions explained

1 month ago

Can putting a giant dragonfly on your head repel bugs?

8 days ago

Private booths are coming to Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we'd thought【Video】

20 days ago

We visit Japanese fast food chain Dom Dom's upscale branch for a taste of luxury

11 days ago

11 different ways to say "father" in Japanese

5 years ago

Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included

2 years ago

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

4 hours ago

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

1 day ago

Who is this mysterious large man who's suddenly showing up on giant signs in Japan?

1 day ago

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

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning

5 days ago

Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】

6 days ago

We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】

7 days ago

Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations

8 days ago

Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!

9 days ago

Man with face covered in tattoos admits to repeatedly headbutting Tokyo store clerk【Video】

12 days ago

New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan

12 days ago

Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm

14 days ago

Man arrested for violating Japan's anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo

15 days ago

Act Concerning Dueling

15 days ago

Act Concerning the Criminality of Dueling

15 days ago

Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】

18 days ago

Should you dip your cake in sake? One Japanese brewer says no, but actually yes【 Taste test】

21 days ago

J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies

25 days ago

Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】

30 days ago

Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We're starting a New Year's lottery experiment

1 month ago

Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald's Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】

1 month ago

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

1 hour ago

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

11 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

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

15 hours ago

Tokyo Disneyland fails to get top spot in survey asking Japanese kids what theme park they want to visit

53 minutes ago

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

23 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026

7 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

2 days ago

Visiting Japan's Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】

8 days ago

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

4 days ago

10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

18 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

18 days ago

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

19 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

1 month 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

8 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

5 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

28 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

4 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

2 days ago