Japan (Page 1195)
After hearing that traditional Japanese sweets now come in the shape of lovable robot cat Doraemon, our food-loving writer Meg just had to give them a try!
What’s brown, lumpy, and can now be purchased via capsule toy machines in Japan? If you guessed “a turd,” then you have a gross mind, but are also entirely correct!
If you’re a magical girl, or just an anime fan, in need of some seaside R and R, this unique swimwear is for you.
“Shocking” and “exquisite” aren’t normally words used to describe an egg sandwich but we think we found one that fits the bill.
One Japanese Twitter user has gone to great lengths to analyze the gravity-defying hair of the spunky heroine of mystery anime Detective Conan/Case Closed.
Vacationing can be an expensive endeavor, so save a bit of yen by visiting these fantastic free locations!
The internationally famous garden in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture is a must-see for everyone at least once in their lives.
Who says experiencing real love is a perquisite for answering all of love’s tough questions?
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Want to cosplay as your fave super-long-haired character but find that most wigs just don’t cut it? Check out these ankle-skimmers!
Dragonball Z, One Piece, and more are appearing on random store signs, advertising salads and chicken, and impressing Twitter-users the net over.
Synchronized blinking drones, Mt. Fuji, and tsugaru-jamisen make for one of the most gorgeous videos we’ve ever seen!
Bandai is bringing some cuteness to Japanese tea time with these adorable characters from the popular manga and anime series Doraemon.

















Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]
Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?
We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee
Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site
Japanese popsicle experiment says eating one before going outside in summer helps keep you cool
Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart
Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery
Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?