Japanese clothing retailer turns Starbucks mermaid into a mecha robot girl

Could this be the iconic mermaid’s ultimate form? Either way, these Starbucks parody t-shirts are worth checking out!

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Sazae Radio: Now you can hear a lot more than just the ocean in a seashell!

Someone’s actually put an actual radio in an actual seashell, because marketing!

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Matcha green tea cheesecake pretzels are now on sale in Japan, courtesy of Auntie Anne’s

Soft pretzel chain embraces the matcha sweets boom for the first time.

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We try the new full-sized matcha Oreo cookies from Japan

The full-sized Oreo sandwich cookie now comes filled with a delicious green tea matcha cream centre.

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Iwami in Tottori Prefecture is now offering a Free!/High Speed! anime tie-in location map guide

Fans of Free! and its High Speed! feature film adaptation can now visit all the places their favorite swimming boys would have frequented.

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Are you a true Sailor Moon fan? Well, here’s your chance to join the official fan club!

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a Sailor Scout, now’s your chance, as the Pretty Guardians are recruiting for their official fan club.

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Pokémon Centers around Japan celebrate the opening of Kyoto branch with commemorative goods

Imperial court noble Pikachu, maiko Pikachu, and a Shiny Ho-Oh download are some of the exciting gifts now available around Japan!

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Nagasaki Bio Park has a brand new friend to share with the world: A baby Malayan tapir!

How can one creature be simultaneously this cute and this silly looking?

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Watch out, salsa dancers of the world — you’re about to be in for some stiff competition!

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The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down

Last year Kyu-shirataki Station made headlines around the world for staying open just to send one girl to school, but now that she’s graduating, it’s time to pack it in.

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Not sure if want? London’s English breakfast udon shocks and confuses Japanese Twitter

When your heart says no, but your stomach says yes!

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Final Fantasy XIII screenshot or cosplay? We’re still not sure! 【Photos】

We never thought it would be possible to get such anime-perfect hair!

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Cardcaptor Sakura toys for all the good girls and all the good boys — now with official voices!

Fans can thank Takara Tomy for a whole slew of official goods for their favorite card capturing elementary school girl.

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Babymetal debuts music video “The One”, featuring English lyrics and giant fox heads

Babymetal has released a music video for “The One” ahead of their upcoming album Metal Resistance…and it’s got lots of English lyrics!

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Infographic shows how working culture differs across the globe

In the past we’ve written about office etiquette and office parties in Japan, but how are Japanese office manners or your own different from those in other countries?

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Surprise! The new “leaked NX controller” is, indeed, fake. But the build video is pretty cool!

The controller is a total fake, but we’re still impressed with the work that went into making it.

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We’ve found your next vacation spot at the luxurious Chillma Villas in Okinawa

Take in the beach, sea, and sky for the perfect vacation. This is what dreams are made of.

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“Boku Sera” sailor uniform loungewear for men is back with a new version for spring

As the weather warms up, our clothes lighten up, just like the spring version of the wildly popular men’s sailor loungewear!

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Learn to mix drinks like a pro with the latest app from the series that was BANNED in Korea

The latest in the controversial drink-mixing visual novel app is now available.

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Green tea continues to go alcoholic with new matcha liqueur from Suntory

Stronger beverage has almost double the alcohol content of last year’s version.

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