For those who aren’t entirely satisfied unless they’re able to eat their drinking vessel too.
Food & Drink (Page 15)
We fly down to Yufuin Floral Village to try the Ghibli-inspired bakery’s goods for ourselves.
Dialogue, including “Master, would it be all right if I put you into my mouth?”, is just as sultry as the visuals.
When thinking of sushi, most people also think of the sea, but the signature item at this restaurant is a mountain-like bowl of delicious tuna.
Trying to spruce up some boring drinks? These hamster figures are just what you’re looking for!
In Japan, rice balls can be flavored with almost anything, so we decided to make some from the most exclusive seasoning of all: salt made from Mr. Sato’s sweat!
A unique treat that combines traditional sakura mochi with western cake is set to seriously tempt your taste buds this spring!
Figurines, game kits, placemats and a specially marked fried chicken bucket are coming to KFC stores this spring.
McDonald’s new “Camembert Teritama” burger has hit Japan, so our writers offered up their cast-iron stomachs for a taste test!
The wait is finally over, as sliced chocolate goes on sale nationwide, and arrives in the RocketNews24 offices.
We visited the Kewpie Mayo Cafe on Mayonnaise Day, March 1, to sample some smooth and sophisticated mayo-drenched cuisine!




















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Hello Kitty turns scary and cosplays as Japanese horror character – but still manages to be cute!
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Buddhist monks in Japan preparing to hold funeral service for thousands of stuffed animals, dolls
Intimate Korean yoga workout promises to burn calories, get your heart racing【Video】
Are all Starbucks coffee sizes the same? Testing the viral video claim in Japan
New line of cozy kimono-style roomwear smashes crowdfunding goal, could still be yours
Japanese company creates new “Kimono Pyjamas” designed to be worn indoors and outdoors
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Buddhist monks in Japan preparing to hold funeral service for thousands of stuffed animals, dolls
Intimate Korean yoga workout promises to burn calories, get your heart racing【Video】
Are all Starbucks coffee sizes the same? Testing the viral video claim in Japan
New line of cozy kimono-style roomwear smashes crowdfunding goal, could still be yours
Japanese company creates new “Kimono Pyjamas” designed to be worn indoors and outdoors
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Stunning works of art in various mediums, all inspired by Ghibli classics 【Pics】
Girl Manga Power! Timeless shoujo manga that shine through the decades【Part I】
Mt. Fuji becomes Studio Ghibli’s Laputa following recent typhoon 【Photos】
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Anime sword pizza coming to Pizza Hut with Fate/Grand Order crossover in China
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store