So, have you seen the movie Ted yet? If you have, I’m sure many of you will agree that it’s an absolutely hilarious movie (probably not profound or enlightening in any way, and you may even lose a couple of brain cells watching it, but yes, definitely hilarious)! Well, it appears the antics of the cute teddy bear with a bad mouth and a dirty mind has captured the hearts of movie goers in Japan, because as of last weekend, the movie is the top box office hit in Japan. But what does a middle-aged borderline delinquent teddy bear have to do with a hot spring bath? Read More
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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Tokyo luxury hotel offers month-long stays with free breakfasts, might be cheaper than apartment
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
Dogs now allowed on Catbus! Ghibli Park vehicles revise service animal policy
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Tokyo luxury hotel offers month-long stays with free breakfasts, might be cheaper than apartment
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
Dogs now allowed on Catbus! Ghibli Park vehicles revise service animal policy
Bat soup in Palau is pretty intense
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
The young girl starring in this cool retro-style McDonald’s Japan video is actually 62 years old!
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
New “adult” doughnuts in a Pokémon box make us rethink what it means to be a grown-up
Sanrio’s 2022 popularity ranking brings fans to tears after character’s shock return to top ten
Twin Tail Day makes Twitter a paradise for guys in Japan【Photos】
Is Japan’s massive Shizuoka steak sandwich really as delicious as it looks in promo photos?