An upcoming release from Los Angeles-based Searchlight Pictures, Rental Family stars Fraser as a foreigner living in Japan, eking out a living acting in commercials. When that line of income starts to ...

A new Pikachu-inspired flavor, arcade game tie-ins, and collaboration merchandise are great ways to celebrate the peak of summer right now.

However, here in Japan a whole lot of people’s seats have been getting “jacked” at the movies this summer…and they couldn’t be happier about it. That’s because in Japanese, the word “jack” is used to ...

Two varieties, Salt Onigiri and Dashi Onigiri, have just been released, and both of them are made with emergency stockpiled rice from Japan’s 2021 harvest. ▼ Given the dated nature of the rice used, ...

Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit.

Fellow voice actress’ lament at missing meat prompts Megumi Ogata to share her own story of unfulfilled promises.

Kura Sushi shows up at the world’s fair with food from around the globe that it sends around the restaurant. Speedy, affordable, customizable, convenient, and fun, kaitenzushi, ...

Celebrate the season by making the popular carnival food right in the comfort and convenience of your home.

Disney’s Magic in the Air show partners with Ashikaga summer fireworks festival.

Disney’s Magic in the Air show partners with Ashikaga summer fireworks festival.

On July 1, Noda Yokouchi Store’s record was 27 tiers. The highest number from all stores for men was 89, and for women 82, and for seniors over 60-years-old, it was 19 tiers.

The centerpiece of the Unko Museum is generally considered to be the Poop Volcano, which periodically erupts with poops. But in Okinawa only, the Poop Volcano will be accompanied by a Poop Waterfall ...