Sanrio’s newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it’s supposed to [Photos]
If you’ve ever wanted to take a nap while burying your face in Pompompurin’s butthole,…
Starbucks Japan unveils new coffee drinks… for people who don’t drink coffee
Created with Shibuya109 Lab, this new release aims to bridge the gap between traditional coffee…
Life-size Legendary Pokémon Mega Rayquaza digitally greeting travelers at Tokyo train station [Vid]
Mega Rayquaza comes to Shinjuku from the stratosphere. Seeing a Rayquaza is a pretty special…
Japan shut out of Asia’s 50 Best Bars top 10 for first time
Japan’s presence at Asia’s 50 Best Bars continued to shrink this year, with just three…
JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season
Suspension of unreserved seat tickets on some bullet train classes means planning ahead is especially…
Starbucks Japan releases new “Afterword” collection that gives coffee waste a second life
Exclusive range includes a planter cover, smartphone stand and a unique coffee-dyed Japanese tenugui. A…
Tokyo Pokémon Center announces reopening after months-long closure following stabbing death
Ikebukuro Pokémon Center and Pikachu Sweets cafe immediately closed following tragic event. The Pokémon Center…
Jolie, Blanchett appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75
Actors Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally were among public…
UPDATE2: Best-selling Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer at 68
Keigo Higashino, a hugely popular Japanese author known for his numerous mystery novels including "The…