11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (315+ words) Conquer Japan's tallest mountain in style with a lineup born from the restoration of an ancient pilgrimage path. To tackle this legendary mountain, the right gear is necessary to ensure you reach the top and, perhaps more importantly, safely make…...

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (311+ words) Conquer Japan's tallest mountain in style with a lineup born from the restoration of an ancient pilgrimage path. To tackle this legendary mountain, the right gear is necessary to ensure you reach the top and, perhaps more importantly, safely make…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (211+ words) Neko also has a three-minute purr mode for relaxing to. "but what if we made it look like a cat?" is a question Japanese designers ask with commendable frequency. Recently, we've seen the answers to that question as it pertains…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (207+ words) Neko also has a three-minute purr mode for relaxing to. "but what if we made it look like a cat?" is a question Japanese designers ask with commendable frequency. Recently, we've seen the answers to that question as it pertains…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (394+ words) They must have stolen it very quickly, but it looks like we'll never know how fast they were going. Despite that, catching speeders is still dangerous work as police have to go out onto busy roads. It's also costly as…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (297+ words) Traditional craft brings hand-drawn anime characters to life with unique warmth. Studio Ghibli is known for championing old-school traditions through its animated storylines and love of hand-drawn animation, and its appreciation for craftsmanship also extends to its official merchandise collections....

3+ day, 59+ min ago  (436+ words) Hello Kitty may be the face of Sanrio, but she's far from the only adorable icon at Japan's leading cute character company. As a matter of fact, Sanrio has so many loveable stars that every year fans make their favorites…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (278+ words) We find out if these limited-edition treats really taste like the fruits that inspired them. "Krispy Kreme Japan is going fruity this summer, with not one, not two but three delicious creations designed to satisfy our sweet cravings. On the…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (419+ words) Seems like the people doing on-the-street immigration checks should know what immigration documents look like, doesn't it? As we've talked about before, police officers in Japan sometimes engage ins something called shokumu shitsumon. Though it literally translates to "type of…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (299+ words) The giant wolf emits loud warning sounds and shouts out phrases like, "What are you looking at? Do you really think you can beat me?" Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart has introduced a wolf-shaped wildlife deterrent device at one…...