The new dessert uses never-before-seen matcha components to celebrate 20 years of green tea ice cream in Japan.
August, 2016 (Page 9)
This is just one of the items in a range of delicious accessories designed for meat lovers.
If you’re planning to visit this Shinto shrine’s Gym, you might want to say some prayers first.
If the early ‘90s anime and manga gets remade, Yu Watase thinks it should look like this.
With more than a century of craftsmanship behind the creation of each little glass, these are some of the most exclusive and expensive items in the Starbucks range.
Warning: The story we are about to tell may not be suitable for the weak-stomached, but if you or someone you know is considering this type of procedure it would be wise to know the risks involved.
We paid a visit to the unusual location to find out what makes this the world’s most beautiful Starbucks.
Before-and-after profile shots show the different effects produced by small and medium sizes.
From fried noodles to “octopus balls”, what you’ll find at a festival food stall is probably nothing like you imagined Japanese food to be.
We tell the true-life story of a marriage brought to the brink of divorce by one man’s private Poké-passion!
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If you’re an athlete who runs from side to side or jumps up and down, these cute cats will love you, regardless of where you’re from!
Japanese net users weigh in on the similarities between the Shiba Inu pup and the Evolution Pokémon.

















Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Tochigi man shares his family’s process for creating 16 years worth of rice paddy art
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Krispy Kreme Japan’s free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them