Japan (Page 695)
A simple Nintendo Switch purchase comes with a surprising question, and amazing customer service.
“I don’t love my crush anymore, but I want someone else to give them their love,” says message on Kyoto container.
Starbucks has a delicious cookie we just found out about, but the credit actually goes to one of Japan’s favorite domestic confectioners.
You might want to grab these Black Cat and Baby Cat brushes even if you’re not putting on any makeup.
We try eight of the new Omusubi sweets that people in Japan are going crazy for right now.
The family that steals together stays together…until they have to go to separate men’s and women’s prisons of course.
A wedding gown for less than 50 bucks? This sounds like a job for SoraNews24’s fashion expert.
Nationwide contest attracts more than 580 entries to combat one of Japan’s most shameful social phenomena.
Nothing like a good pair of socks to remind us that some people are blessed with artistic talent and others, well, aren’t.
Annual study shows sixth straight year of revenue growth and historical first in media format preference.
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Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
McDonald’s Japan hack: Make a Chicken Tatsuta in five minutes anywhere in the world
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
Weekly
- The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers- Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors- Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs
Monthly
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden- Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo- The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open- Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Yearly
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
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
This historical Kyoto zen garden is hosting a guitar and beatbox concert
Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa’s bar pops up in real-world Tokyo, and we stop by for drinks[Photos]
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
A letter from our reporter’s deceased mother arrives at just the right time
Squeezy Tanuki Testicle toys once again appear in Japanese gacha machines
Looney Tunes is now an adorable anime series with Looney Tunes Gokko[Videos]
Zunda Shake vending machine lets you taste samurai culture in milkshake form
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
All of Tokyo’s neighbors are telling people to stay out of the city this weekend
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