Man’s death near popular Hokkaido tourist attraction sparks investigation
The town of Biei in Hokkaido started the 7th of February with the grim discovery of a body in a nearby river.
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Pokémon unveils new anime short “Dragonite and the Mailman”
The Pokémon franchise has announced an exciting new project set to be released on Pokémon Day.
Kyoto Animation arsonist’s defense team seeks to reinstate appeal
The legal team representing Shinji Aoba have filed to nullify his recent appeal withdrawal.
My Hero Academia and Captain America team up in special collaboration video
The two franchises have teamed up to celebrate the upcoming release of Captain America: Brave New World.
Pickpockets caught on camera in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market
Japan is often perceived as a remarkably safe country, with incidents of petty crime, such as pickpocketing, relatively uncommon.
Japan’s Suica travel card to offer monthly subscriptions from 2028
In an increasingly digital landscape, JR East is striving to maintain the relevance of its iconic Suica transportation card.
Black Thunder tempura appears for a limited time this Valentine’s Day
Japan's popular Black Thunder chocolate bar has partnered with noodle chain Hanamaru Udon to create a unique treat: Black Thunder Tempura.
Wanted: Ripped Luffy cosplayers! Tokyo’s One Piece gym invites anime fans to compete in new contest
One Piece Fitness BragMen gym in Tokyo is launching a bodybuilding competition with a unique twist.
“Dining terrorism” strikes Japanese beef bowl chain as viral video shows woman drinking directly from communal water pitcher
A storm is brewing online, fueled by a viral video that captures a moment of shockingly poor judgment at a popular Japanese beef bowl chain.
Suzuki & Mitsubishi recall: 74,000 dangerous cars on Japan’s roads
In a move that has raised concerns about vehicle safety, Suzuki and Mitsubishi Motors have issued recalls for a significant number of their vehicles.