Japanese convenience store promises piping hot pies at your door in as little as 20 minutes.
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This section of the gate is usually off-limits to tourists, but you can now view its hidden gems.
Have you ever stopped to think about the soul of a Goomba when you crush or burn its body?
Kako to Kai enthralls our reporter who just might have been a sea otter in his former life.
The imagination of Hayao Miyazaki, captured in tapestry, can now be viewed by the public for a limited time.
Transportation bureau wants to collect full fares while still making the ride pleasant for all passengers.
Man’s body continued to make trips back and forth across downtown Tokyo until the end of the day.
From Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro to The Boy and The Heron, these sets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.




















Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
You can make a knife (yes, a knife) out of Japanese dried fish【Video】
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
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
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
You can make a knife (yes, a knife) out of Japanese dried fish【Video】
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
The Osaka-Kansai World Expo has lots of food and souvenirs, if you dare enter where they’re sold
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Tokyo junior high school demands students wear white underwear as part of dress code
We hung out at one of Tokyo’s most popular pickup spots, drank our hearts out and met many men
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood