McDonald’s Japan potato shortage continues to be an opportunity for competitors using local growers.
Japan (Page 411)
Don’t get us wrong, Starbucks Japan has great merchandise, but have you seen Starbucks Singapore?!
The Japanese Internet is buzzing about this mysterious blue cheese, and as usual, we’re ahead of schedule on the weirdness.
In a country where you can buy cheap drinks everywhere, expensive luxuries need to be worth the calories.
Decision follows backlash to advice such as “A woman’s enemy is always other women,” but not everyone is happy.
One director dominates the top 10, which looks very different from the casual poll, except in one way.
Our otaku reporter loves kebabs and wants the food to end up in his mouth, not on his shirt and anime merch.
MUJIcom Higashi Ikebukuro seeks to deliver a health-conscious, community-based approach to meals.
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Nagano farmers sell damaged “typhoon apples” online
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- 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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- 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]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
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
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Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Nagano farmers sell damaged “typhoon apples” online
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
Krispy Kreme adds doughnut burgers to its menu in Japan
Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times
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