Tanzan Shrine Kemari Festival
A game played by royals 1,400 years ago, held at this nature-rich shrine in Nara. Japan's football starts here!
Bring in the New Year with Cute Kit Kat Boxes
With three cute box designs and adorable individual wrappers, this is the best way to send wishes for a lucky New Year.
Absorb Energy from Dragon Ball Lattes
To celebrate 30 years of 'Dragon Ball' three themed cafés will be rolling out in Tokyo and Osaka.
Moisturize Your Skin from Ghibli-Themed Tins
Beautifully adorned tins featuring some of the studio’s beloved anime characters are being made for a limited time.
Gorgeous View of Autumn Foliage from Space
Mars may be the one called the Red Planet, but this shot shows part of Earth turning a beautiful crimson.
Death Note 'Shinigami' Join Amuro Namie
J-pop queen Amuro Namie appears with 'Shinigami' from the Death Note series in this hot video for the new Death Note movie.
10 Beautiful Spots to Take Photos in Japan
Photography Japanese Countryside
It's hard to take a bad picture at these gorgeous locations!
TOM's Top 3 Favorite Japanese Snacks!
With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all in a row, we just can’t help but get in the mood for snacking!
'Your Name' Tops Ghibli Box Office Records
Makoto Shinkai’s 'Your Name' surpasses the earnings of two of Hayao Miyazaki’s films as its box office romp continues.
Incredible Rolled Newspaper Animal Sculptures
Inspired by her encounter with a rhino in Africa, artist Chie Hitotsuyama creates amazingly lifelike sculptures of animals—out of newspaper!
Keeping the Streets Clean on Halloween
Tokyo is hoping people will carry their Halloween trash home with them in cute Jack-o'-lantern plastic bags.
Calling All Thrill Seekers & Anime Fans
Two hit anime TV shows are getting their own rides at Universal Studios Japan!
New E-Book Has Easy-to-Read Design for Manga
Beefed-up specs and functions address the needs of Japanese comic fans.
Sailor Moon as Office Lady in New Commercial
Sailor Moon Japanese Commercials
A new commercial for energy drink Chocola BB Joma features Sailor Moon looking super professional and stylish in her suit!
6 Truly Horrifying Halloween Makeup Ideas
Halloween is all about celebrating the creepy, spooky and downright terrifying, and these makeup videos will teach you how to create the most horrifying effects to amaze (and distu...
10 Easy Phrases for Shopping in Japan!
Learning Japanese Holiday Shopping
Reviewing these 10 phrases can make your Japan shopping excursion that much easier!
Why Hokkaido Should Be Your Next Destination
With its beautiful landscapes, delicious local foods and its own indigenous culture, Hokkaido is definitely not to be missed.
Halloween on the Cheap
Halloween in Japan has become bigger, but that doesn't mean you have to spend big money to enjoy it!
Vamps Halloween Party 2016 in Kobe
Vamps give us Harley Quinn and Joker with guitars.
Killer Krispy Kreme Halloween Doughnuts
From a melon soda monster to a mummy filled with purple ooze, these awesome new designs and flavors make this range one of their best releases yet!
