We get a taste of the chain’s most delicious couples and find out if they’re worth the calories.
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Japan’s biggest auto aftermarket event shoots down our ace reporter’s request for media access.
We purchased a Pompompurin-themed bag to relive our childhood nostalgia and were pleasantly surprised at the practicality of the items.
The 2011 anime series Hanasaku Iroha and its film are now streaming on YouTube for free for residents of Japan with proceeds going towards aid.
With over a dozen new items in the range, there’s something for everyone at Starbucks this Valentine’s Day.
Japanese chain wants to make inflatable furniture the next big thing, but it’s harder to set up than an Ikea flatpack.
Tenga wants you to have some sweet pleasure, in more ways than one, even if you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone.




















Mister Donut wows matcha lovers in Japan with new Dora Matcha doughnuts
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)
Forget maid cafes! Lift weights and get jacked with cute girls at a MAID GYM instead【Video】
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
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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 releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)
Forget maid cafes! Lift weights and get jacked with cute girls at a MAID GYM instead【Video】
Our male otaku tries Japan’s anime heroine mascara, learns what it’s like to be shojo manga star
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
3 things to consider before buying Daiso’s Light Up Poop Stick
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
New cherry blossom party picnic essential: This super-handy folding cardboard table
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony