Japan (Page 97)
Taxi company makes the dream of being chauffeured around by a Heian-era aristocrat a reality.
New Happy Meals give us a taste of what it would be like to share your home with a bunch of extra-cute Pokémon.
Senior citizen arrested at ski resort three hours away from fuzoku establishment where incident allegedly took place.
A lot of linguistics, and a lot of flavor, goes into each and every cup of this dessert drink (and there’s room for debate about the cup too).
Two different cherry blossom chocolate dessert drinks mean we’ve got a big, and sweet, decision to make.
Cute plushies, art and pottery make this a hanami flower-viewing experience like no other.
Doutor is getting noticed with a very tempting lineup of cherry blossom coffee, cakes, and more.
Complete with music and dancing, this is one of the most kawaii vending machines in all of Japan!
Besides having a higher chance of finding an upright tea stalk, it also brews up the most beau-tea-ful and tas-tea cup of leaf water ever.
Thankfully, there’s still no actual nudity attached to these modern-meets-traditional installations to celebrate the spring.




















Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Is Japan’s new pudding ice cream bar too much deliciousness to handle? 【Taste test】
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom 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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first written test
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Snorlax Bead Sofa is the awesomely cozy living room furniture every Pokémon fan needs【Photos】
Petition to allow students to choose what they wear to school gathers almost 19,000 signatures