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4 months ago
World’s oldest person dies age 117
At the grand age of 117, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera has died
News
4 months ago
Awkward moment Logan Paul is asked if he's allowed to enter Japan after 'suicide forest' controversy
The YouTuber was questioned whether he can still enter Japan after he published a video in Tokyo's infamous 'suicide forest'
Celebrity
5 months ago
People baffled after discovering Hello Kitty isn’t a cat
The iconic character is familiar to people across the world, but how much do you really know her?
Community
5 months ago
New Japanese dating app allows you to 'marry' an AI bot and it already has 5000 users
Goki Kusunoki created the app so lonely lovers can speak to doting partners
News
5 months ago
'Super spicy' snack that's advised to consume 'with caution' lands several school students in hospital
The extremely spicy chips come with a warning, and the manufacturers also 'forbid' people under 18 from consuming them
News
5 months ago
Political candidate strips on TV broadcast and asks viewers if they think she's sexy in shocking video
The candidate shocked viewers with her display but some people think other politicians should take note
Community
5 months ago
Veterans reveal the horrifying human experiments of Japan's top-secret biological warfare facility Unit 731
The atrocities against prisoners of war and civilians are almost too horrible to believe
News
6 months ago
Japan hits jackpot after discovering 230 million tons of rare mineral that could make them billions
The collaboration between The Nippon Foundation and The University of Japan has proved successful
News
6 months ago
Man whose wife was lost in tsunami spent more than a decade diving every week in hopes of finding her remains
Yasuo Takamatsu has been searching for his wife for over 10 years
News
7 months ago
Online video showcases one of the reasons 'Japan bans tourism in certain places'
The video shows a tourist in Kyoto relentlessly chasing a woman in traditional dress despite her repeatedly trying to avoid her
News
7 months ago
Woman visits sushi restaurant with one major flaw and her reaction has people in hysterics
The TikTok video of the Tokyo restaurant has gone viral
News
7 months ago
Nine pillars of light appear in night sky in 'otherworldly' display
The mysterious light display was recently visible to some people in Japan
News
7 months ago
Chef speaking Japanese with an Italian accent has people shocked thinking it's 'creepy'
The Italian chef Gianni has been living in Tokyo for the best part of 20 years
Community
8 months ago
First images from inside the ruins of Fukushima's nuclear reactor show 'icicle-like' formations
Investigators are taking a look inside the nuclear reactor after the disaster in 2011
News
8 months ago
Baba Vanga’s terrifying predictions for 2024 have already come true
Despite having died in 1996, some of Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions have proven accurate
News
a year ago
Oppenheimer is playing around the world in every country except Japan
The Christopher Nolan epic is yet to be given an official release date in Japan
Film & TV
a year ago
Travis Scott fans cringe at rapper's reaction to not being recognized in Japan
The 31-year-old rapper has gone viral after a clip of him going unrecognised surfaced on social media.
Celebrity
a year ago
Sad reason crime rates in the elderly are rising in Japan
Japan has registered a surge in crime rates among the elderly who face financial struggles and isolation.
News
a year ago
Japan discovers 7,000 new unknown islands
The number of Japanese islands could more than double from 6,852 to 14,125
News
2 years ago
At Legoland Japan Food Is In The Shape Of Lego
The food has been designed to fit in with the theme of its surroundings
Community
2 years ago
Volcano In Japan Erupts Triggering 'Highest Alert Level'
The Sakurajima volcano has erupted, forcing hundreds to be evacuated.
News
2 years ago
Rubbing Wasabi On Your Head Could Stop You Going Bald, Research Suggests
There’s an entire multi-million pound industry built around touting cures for baldness, but it turns out you might be better off just going to your local sushi restaurant. According to researchers, the secret to stimulating hair growth is found in none other than wasabi, a condiment offered with most Japanese takeouts. In a 2017 study <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/science/rubbing-wasabi-on-your-head-could-stop-you-going-bald-research-suggests/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Science
3 years ago
People Can’t Believe The Size Of These Japanese Quarantine Kits
If you’re a resident in Japan with COVID-19, the government will send you a quarantine kit – and they’re enormous. We’re now nearly two years on from the start of the pandemic, and we’ve all come to terms with the idea of locking ourselves away for a couple of weeks if you catch COVID-19. For <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/life/people-cant-believe-the-size-of-these-japanese-quarantine-kits/" title="Read more" >…</a>
Life
3 years ago
North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Into Sea Off Japan
South Korean and Japanese authorities suspect North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea off the east coast of Japan. The claim first came from the Japanese coast guard, which said it could potentially be a ballistic missile that was fired, though no confirmation has yet been given. The alleged incident follows news <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/north-korea-fires-suspected-ballistic-missile-into-sea-off-japan/" title="Read more" >…</a>
News

Japan

The latest news from Japan, including travel, food, culture, science, and more.

News

We've got the latest news, breaking stories and biggest headlines as they happen

Film & TV

All the latest news on the biggest TV shows and films as well as the latest movie trailers, reviews and features from UNILAD

Celebrity

Discover the latest celebrity news about all your favourite stars. Never miss out on any showbiz gossip, celebrity photos, must-see videos and much more

Technology

All the latest technology news, gadget releases and trends from the biggest tech brands

Music

We've got the latest music news, videos and releases from the biggest artists and bands from around the world

Politics

The latest US and World Politics news, along with up-to-date coverage of breaking political events

Weird

Whether it's crazy or just downright weird, we’ve got those strange but true news stories that make you stand back in amazement

Community

All the community news from around the world. From heart warming stories to everyday heroes and shocking events, we've got the latest real life stories to keep you entertained.

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World’s oldest person dies age 117

At the grand age of 117, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera has died

Awkward moment Logan Paul is asked if he's allowed to enter Japan after 'suicide forest' controversy

The YouTuber was questioned whether he can still enter Japan after he published a video in Tokyo's infamous 'suicide forest'

People baffled after discovering Hello Kitty isn’t a cat

The iconic character is familiar to people across the world, but how much do you really know her?

New Japanese dating app allows you to 'marry' an AI bot and it already has 5000 users

Goki Kusunoki created the app so lonely lovers can speak to doting partners

'Super spicy' snack that's advised to consume 'with caution' lands several school students in hospital

The extremely spicy chips come with a warning, and the manufacturers also 'forbid' people under 18 from consuming them

Political candidate strips on TV broadcast and asks viewers if they think she's sexy in shocking video

The candidate shocked viewers with her display but some people think other politicians should take note

Veterans reveal the horrifying human experiments of Japan's top-secret biological warfare facility Unit 731

The atrocities against prisoners of war and civilians are almost too horrible to believe

Japan hits jackpot after discovering 230 million tons of rare mineral that could make them billions

The collaboration between The Nippon Foundation and The University of Japan has proved successful

Man whose wife was lost in tsunami spent more than a decade diving every week in hopes of finding her remains

Yasuo Takamatsu has been searching for his wife for over 10 years

Online video showcases one of the reasons 'Japan bans tourism in certain places'

The video shows a tourist in Kyoto relentlessly chasing a woman in traditional dress despite her repeatedly trying to avoid her

Woman visits sushi restaurant with one major flaw and her reaction has people in hysterics

The TikTok video of the Tokyo restaurant has gone viral

Nine pillars of light appear in night sky in 'otherworldly' display

The mysterious light display was recently visible to some people in Japan

Chef speaking Japanese with an Italian accent has people shocked thinking it's 'creepy'

The Italian chef Gianni has been living in Tokyo for the best part of 20 years

First images from inside the ruins of Fukushima's nuclear reactor show 'icicle-like' formations

Investigators are taking a look inside the nuclear reactor after the disaster in 2011

Baba Vanga’s terrifying predictions for 2024 have already come true

Despite having died in 1996, some of Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions have proven accurate

Oppenheimer is playing around the world in every country except Japan

The Christopher Nolan epic is yet to be given an official release date in Japan

Travis Scott fans cringe at rapper's reaction to not being recognized in Japan

The 31-year-old rapper has gone viral after a clip of him going unrecognised surfaced on social media.

Sad reason crime rates in the elderly are rising in Japan

Japan has registered a surge in crime rates among the elderly who face financial struggles and isolation.

Japan discovers 7,000 new unknown islands

The number of Japanese islands could more than double from 6,852 to 14,125

At Legoland Japan Food Is In The Shape Of Lego

The food has been designed to fit in with the theme of its surroundings

Volcano In Japan Erupts Triggering 'Highest Alert Level'

The Sakurajima volcano has erupted, forcing hundreds to be evacuated.

Rubbing Wasabi On Your Head Could Stop You Going Bald, Research Suggests

People Can’t Believe The Size Of These Japanese Quarantine Kits

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Into Sea Off Japan

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Japan

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World’s oldest person dies age 117

At the grand age of 117, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera has died

Awkward moment Logan Paul is asked if he's allowed to enter Japan after 'suicide forest' controversy

The YouTuber was questioned whether he can still enter Japan after he published a video in Tokyo's infamous 'suicide forest'

People baffled after discovering Hello Kitty isn’t a cat

The iconic character is familiar to people across the world, but how much do you really know her?

New Japanese dating app allows you to 'marry' an AI bot and it already has 5000 users

Goki Kusunoki created the app so lonely lovers can speak to doting partners