JR East has announced the Genbi Shinkansen, a new train on the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train line running between Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata stations inspired by contemporary Japanese art. The ...

Japan is famous for its vending machines but what's fascinating about them is not just the sheer number that exist in the country, nor even their variety (everything from drinks to food, newspaper, ...

Every region in Japan needs to promote itself. Some push their meibutsu: regional merchandise and food. Others use yuru-kyara mascot characters, such as Kumamoto's Kumamon. Still others create art ...

Residents in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, have rejected plans for a new library run by the bookstore and rental chain Tsutaya. The much-anticipated facility was to follow on the heels of a ...

It's not long until Halloween. Every year Shibuya transforms into a veritable smorgasbord of youngsters in wildly vibrant costumes, invading Scramble Crossing and Center Gai. But how about a ...

We have already seen the growth of so-called pocchari fashion culture for women in Japan, with retail platforms and a specialist magazine dedicated to presenting lifestyle choices for larger ...

On Monday, Japan was hit by an earthquake: the most eligible man in the country announced he was finally no longer a bachelor. Actor and singer Masaharu Fukuyama (46) wed actress Kazue Fukiishi ...

Nike is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its range of Air Jordan 1 shoes with a special event, Museum 23 Tokyo. Running from October 16th-18th, the free event will be held unusually at a public ...

The Damegi Suit may very well be the ultimate clothing item for lazy folk who want to lounge around at home all day long. The fleece-style pajamas, whose name means "no-good wear", covers your ...

Japan is on the cusp of going all-out Godzilla crazy. First Godzilla arrived on top of a hotel in Kabukicho, Shinjuku Now we have been tantalized with the bare bones of a website for the ...

Who says Japanese politics is boring? With the recent passing of the controversial security bills, there has plenty to get excited about. Protesters have demonstrated in their tens of thousands ...

UnlimitedHand is a new haptic wearable controller by H2L, a hardware startup that has emerged from the University of Tokyo. The device was announced by H2L CEO Kenichiro Iwasaki at TechCrunch ...

Arts Council Tokyo has announced the first hints of what we might expect from the cultural events organized in conjunction with the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Inspired by the success ...

The magazine anan recently created waves with its September 16th issue, which featured the actress Nozomi Sasaki on the cover promising a special risque showcase of her "chic, beautiful ...

Universal Studios Japan is cashing in on Japan's soft power, hoping to attract new domestic crowds to the Osaka theme park as well as inbound tourists familiar with Japan through its pop ...