Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious.
With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.
A geyser of crispy noodles, seeming to erupt out of the bowl, leaves customers in fits of laughter.
Roppongi exhibition marks 30th anniversary of the Evangelion TV series’ premier, but celebrates the entire anime franchise.
Artist behind 22-year project takes to the skies one last time on real-world version of Hayao Miyazaki flying machine.
Derelict brothel gets a new lease on life, opening the doors to its unchanged interiors and attracting a new type of visitor.
Dozens of rubber fixtures have suddenly gone missing from building’s toilet lids and seats.
Why should we go hunt for bargains when we’ve already got all we really need (fried chicken) right here?
With a new cake and hot apple cider joining the festivities, this is shaping up to be a delicious holiday season.
Sakura Veil plumpers make a stop at temple in the Kyoto foothills before making their way to convenience stores.
Jiko bukken survey examines the deal-breakers and deal-makers among apartment hunters in Japan.




















That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Let’s go open a Lego Japan lucky bag…o
University of Tokyo announces new department with all classes taught in English
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
Upcoming romance film wants to eat your pancreas 【Video】
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This is the one and only kakuni pork bowl restaurant in Tokyo, and it’s amazing
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
University of Tokyo announces new department with all classes taught in English
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
Upcoming romance film wants to eat your pancreas 【Video】
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This is the one and only kakuni pork bowl restaurant in Tokyo, and it’s amazing
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Starbucks Japan brings sakura sweets to the table for cherry blossom season 2024
We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)
Katy Perry appears in Japanese commercial for Laundrin’ 【Video】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026