September, 2021 (Page 12)
“Get ready for the arrival of a new era of big burgers,” the slogan promises, but does it deliver?
Aromatherapy…a free eye mask…soothing music…a relaxing drink. This could be the best way to get home!
The flavor of the Light and Dark Crystals pairs great with a bottle of Moogle tea from Lawson.
Yoshiyuki Tomino’s anime career stretches all the way back to writing for Astro Boy, but it might be coming to a close.
Super Super Super Big Cushions can only be won in a contest but come with a month’s supply of Sea Chicken!


















Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Anime huggy pillows make mainstream inroads with appearance in Cartoon Network series
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Gundam creator thinks Makoto Shinkai anime need more female crotch grabbing and/or horniness