Japan (Page 160)
Restaurant offers free noodle refills, with a quick lesson in Japanese so you can order like a local.
We tried out three of the campaign items inspired by popular Korean dishes that left us saying masisseoyo.
Gorgeous features make this more like an Edo theme park than a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
Luna Sea, one of the defining sounds of Japanese rock, will take to the stage of Japan’s preeminent music venue as part of its 35th anniversary tour.
Former Condomania site springs to life with a hidden gem inside an amazing Tokyo building.
Totoro, Catbus, and one other Studio Ghibli cat character are easy-to-justify anime merch purchases.
If you’ve always wanted to taste Japanese food just like grandma used to make, but don’t actually have a Japanese grandma, here’s your chance.
B-grade “Mottainai Bananas” get a new lease on life, but do they make for a B-grade Frappuccino?
The anime fashion line makes its return, but once again not in Ghibli or Uniqlo’s home country.
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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
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Gacha capsule toy paradise for adults appears at Akihabara Station
Beep beep! Mr. Sato Car coming through! 【Pics】
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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
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
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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- Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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- Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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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]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Gacha capsule toy paradise for adults appears at Akihabara Station
Beep beep! Mr. Sato Car coming through! 【Pics】
Daily horde of commuters into Tokyo is larger than one of history’s fiercest conquering armies
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Japan’s top 10 open-air hot spring baths with cherry blossom views【Survey】
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
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