Their chicken might be finger lickin’ good, but now we don’t have to put up with any of the oily mess that comes with it!
Japan (Page 1050)
You’ll never see these four hiragana on license plates, but maybe not for the reasons you’d expect….
You’ve heard of the kabe-don “wall-pound”, but what are some less palatable romantic tropes you’ll encounter in Japanese media like manga and anime?
Title and costume choices for the new anime point all the way back to the series’ beginning.
Fans may fantasize about being a part of the Dragon Ball world, but what if it really happened, except you’re in the story as … Yamcha?
Two of the biggest names in ramen team up for this American-inspired instant noodle flavor.
The global coffee house chain is squeezing one more star ingredient into their beverage lineup before the end of the year.
Going to work for an anime company continues to be a terrible plan if your goal is to get rich.
Azumi the holographic robot wants to brush teeth, watch TV, and send cute text messages together with you.
Attendees at this month’s otaku gathering can get their hands on not just art books and posters, but limited-edition prophylactics too.
Having grown bored of square fruit, has Japan now progressed to creating square pets?
Come for the fried food and alcohol, stay for the traditional Japanese winter comfort cuisine.
Craving some carbs? Indulge in this limited-time weekday lunch special for only 800 yen (US$7) per person.

















Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Häagen-Dazs releases new Green Tea sandwich in Japan for a limited time
Does this Dormy Inn near Mt. Fuji offer the best business hotel breakfast in all of Japan?
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
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
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
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
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Häagen-Dazs releases new Green Tea sandwich in Japan for a limited time
Does this Dormy Inn near Mt. Fuji offer the best business hotel breakfast in all of Japan?
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano illustrates exclusive Japan-only Magic: The Gathering card
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs
We ate “the alien of Japan’s Ariake Sea,” and you can too, if you’re brave enough【Taste test】
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Why this centuries’ old Shinto shrine is suddenly also a hot spot for anime fan art【Photos】