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!




















Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japanese Twitter user illustrates the difference between schoolgirl uniforms in major cities
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japanese Twitter user illustrates the difference between schoolgirl uniforms in major cities
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Taste testing 7-Eleven Japan’s five frozen curries to see which ones nail it
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
Watch how to make one of Japan’s elite restaurant’s desserts
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】