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Comfy Kimono Room Wear for the Modern Era
Kimono are elegant and beautiful, but not necessarily the comfiest choice of garment. They are usually something you'll wear when you want to dress up, not wind down. Until now!
Subway Soon Selling Sweet Subs—Only in Japan
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that’s known for its healthy food options. That’s all set to change next month when the company releases its first-ever sweet sandwich exclusively in Japan.
This New Pokémon Evolution Isn't So Farfetch’d
A first-generation Pokémon is finally getting an evolved form in the upcoming Pokémon game, 'Pokémon Sword.'
Poop Kanji Drill Lets You Review in the Loo
The Poop Kanji Drill books are an awesome way to study Japanese. And with this new toilet paper, you can keep studying even while in the restroom.
Power Up This Fall With Uniqlo's DBZ Wear
This fall, Uniqlo’s UT designer T-shirt line is launching a new collection of shirts and hoodies featuring Goku, Frieza, and other super-powered martial artists from creator Akira Toriyama’s eternally popular bare-knuckled, chi-blasting action epic.
Kagawa's Stunning Slowpoke Manhole Covers
Each species of Pokémon has its own set of stats and parameters, but Slowpoke hasn’t usually scored particularly high in the respect department.
Updated Final Fantasy VII Remake Teaser Video
The annual Tokyo Game Show is the last major domestic event for the developers of the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake to show the game off before its promised release in the spring. And fans could not be any more excited about this video!
The Newest Alcoholic Kit Kat Features Yuzu
Nestlé Japan released the world’s first-ever Sake Kit Kat back in 2016, and since then they’ve been infusing their chocolate-covered wafers with other popular Japanese tipples, this time with delicious yuzu-flavored sake.
Say 'Aloha' to the Alola League Champion: Ash!
It took over 20 years, but Ash finally won a Pokémon tournament, to the delight of many fans around the world!
Yokohama Now Has Its Own KitKat!
The latest in Nestlé Japan's line of local KitKat flavors, Yokohama's debut is based on a famous local souvenir.
Tokyo & Osaka Among Top 3 World Safest Cities
"The Economist" published the latest iteration of its Safe Cities Index, which ranks 60 major urban centers from around the globe. Asia-Pacific metropolises had a strong showing in 2019, accounting for six of the top 10 slots and sweeping the top three.
James Cordon & Naomi Watanabe: Beauty Masters
Japanese Commercials Cosmetics & Medicine
Japanese companies are known for wacky TV commercials, but cosmetics brand SK-II has capitalized on this trend with a series of commercials for their PITERA Essence product that features a star-studded cast of Japanese, Chinese, and American celebrities.
Final Fantasy X Cosplay Makes Spira Look Real
Japanese cosplayer Masan spent one afternoon hanging out with a half-dozen very good friends on a rocky coastline, relaxing and playing some Blitzball—like a scene right out of "Final Fantasy X!"
This Ice Cream is as Japanese as 'Matcha Pie'
Over the years, the Japonais ice cream series has been surprising us with delights designed exclusively for Japanese palates. And in 2019, we'll get to try a little Matcha Pie!
Traditional Japanese Sweets Celebrating Snoopy
Take a bite out of these limited-edition Peanuts sweets, featuring the likes of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and his alter-ego Joe Cool.
Pokémon & Baskin-Robbins: A Sweet Team-up!
Pokémon ice cream cakes are now on the menu at Baskin-Robbins Japan!
Love Beer & Ramen? Get Free Beer with Ramen!
One of Japan's most popular ramen chains is making customer wishes come true, and offering up to five free beers when they purchase a bowl!
Summer Comiket 2019 Was Scorching Hot
Summer Comiket 2019 was held over four days at Tokyo Big Sight from August 9, and the biannual independent manga, anime, game, and cosplay convention wrapped up with some impressive cosplayers on the final day of the event.
Wearable Tech to Keep You Cool This Summer
While summers in Japan can be miserably hot, Sony has a new solution to handle the heat.
