For example, one of the manhole covers will be placed in the town of Nanao, which has a number of onsen (hot springs), and it ...

Between capsule toy machines and blind-box figures, pins, and other trinkets, you could say this is the golden age for random ...

Last year, Trial Holdings spent roughly 382.6 billion yen (US$2.55 billion) to purchase the Seiyu supermarket chain, which ...

We’re half-way through spring, but it’s only now that one of Japan’s best snow sightseeing spots can be fully enjoyed. The ...

This part of Japan gets so much snow you have to wait until spring to see it, but the wait is over!

Luckily there’s an easy way to tell if you’re dealing with a legitimate law enforcement officer or a con artist.

Speaking of evolutions, after working his way up from Magikarp status, Gyarados has earned a little rest and relaxation at ...

Having an accident at sea is one of the more horrific things to happen to a person. Many people would not be able to overcome ...

Exhibition near Tokyo Station mixes flowers, anime, and ukiyo-e aesthetics. Even in a country filled with cute characters, ...

We find out if the limited-edition Sanrio frappe and smoothie taste as sweet as they look.

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According to 7-Eleven, the new product was devised in response to the recent expansion of the takoyaki market. With more and more people falling in love with Japan’s fried octopus balls, they wanted ...