This chain’s 100-yen pasta and noodle dishes are just the thing when you’re looking to stretch your budget.
For the price of a couple beers in a Tokyo bar, you can go all the way from the eastern capital to the southwestern island of Kyushu.
Because nothing catches people’s attention like a crowd of spiky-haired students strutting around en masse.
After months of debate, Nagoya city council approves 50 billion-yen (US$451 million) budget.
Request met with mixed reaction from praising its frankness to pointing out the impossibility of it.
Find out how you can create the name of a prefecture simply by moving just one of these matchsticks.
Japanese tourists wearing everyday casual flu masks apparently caused upset amongst supermarket shoppers in British seaside town
Schoolgirls, demons and anthropomorphised characters show us their best side at this year’s event dedicated to all things anime.
Japanese customers took to social media to let us know how they felt about the announcement.
Mr. Sato follows a hot lead from a Maasai warrior for some elusive Kenyan food in Japan, and isn’t disappointed.
Did it just give in to its feline nature, or display a masterful understanding of human psychology?
The cast of hit anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica take a break from saving the world to help teens learn English by learning about France.
The young woman is being called a “beautiful angel” by her adoring fans.
Mr. Sato is ready to workout in style! Meanwhile, another one of our writers goes running in jeans.
We try the delectable new drink that’s so exclusive it’s only available in four of the country’s prefectures.
Now you can enjoy the flavours of some well-known characters from the acclaimed animation studio.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Studio Ghibli celebrates the magic of movie theaters with short video, Hayao Miyazaki illustration
Coca-Cola Japan unveils new sakura design bottle for cherry blossom season 2019
Chinese man holds in vomit, esophagus explodes
Japan’s master knife maker returns with a razor-sharp blade made out of plastic wrap【Video】
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
An overnight trip on the Sunrise Izumo, Japan’s awesome Tokyo-Shimane sleeper train【Photos】
Weekly
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Monthly
- Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
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
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Coca-Cola Japan unveils new sakura design bottle for cherry blossom season 2019
Chinese man holds in vomit, esophagus explodes
Japan’s master knife maker returns with a razor-sharp blade made out of plastic wrap【Video】
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
An overnight trip on the Sunrise Izumo, Japan’s awesome Tokyo-Shimane sleeper train【Photos】
Studio Ghibli animators’ West Japan Railway ad has us ready for summer! 【Video】
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Mt. Fuji’s “field sakura” coming into bloom as Shibazakura Festival begins
Old postcards reveal famous Japanese tourist spots as they appeared 100 years ago
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Japanese vending machines now have the strangest thing we never knew we needed: hot bottled water
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
New multi-floor arcade opens in Tokyo on same day Akihabara landmark announces closure
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
-
