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Cozy cosplay pajamas from Square Enix are just the thing for fans who want to mix in some kupos and kwehs when catching Zs.
These sweet treats–made not from udon flour but from actual mashed udon noodles–are delightfully chewy and pack a flavorful punch.
Kitty-chan lends her Sanrio star power to a part of Japan that often gets skipped by international travelers.
Cats, pigs, and monster princesses grace the covers of these functional and flexible notebooks.
Suspicious package report follows two cases of handguns being brought in to nearby international airport.
Plus, a hojicha doughnut that comes with a special syrup so you can customise the flavour.
No matter how you use them, you can count on these Studio Ghibli housewares to be comfortingly soft and achingly cute.
Kids in tow but still need your coffee fix? Starbucks’ newest branch is the perfect location for families.
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Rumors say Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple sticks you with bad fortunes, so we bought 100 to find out
Weekly
- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Rumors say Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple sticks you with bad fortunes, so we bought 100 to find out
Japan’s new carriable one-person hot pot maker is our newest cooking gadget obsession
Paired Sailor Moon bracelets are femininely eye-catching and represent all 10 Sailor Senshi
Official Princess Mononoke knit sweaters hit the GBL this winter【Photos】
Mister Donut wows matcha lovers in Japan with new Dora Matcha doughnuts
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
We try 7-Eleven’s newly recreated Pork Ramen and are blown away by its level of perfection
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