Add a caffeine boost to your toast and sandwiches with this new spread from a popular Japanese coffee brand.
Not only is it cherry blossom-flavoured, it’s also the first time Starbucks has ever released a drink with crunchy Japanese rice cracker pieces.
Having trouble looking for the perfect romantic partner? Maybe that’s your problem…the “looking” part I mean.
Popular series’ title refers to a prince, but he’s also the king of Valentine’s Day chocolate.
”Zenzenzense” isn’t the only song getting new English vocals from original Japanese singer Yojiro Noda.
The Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer was surprised by his popularity in the US, with kids, artists and famous celebrities all wanting a photo with him.
The gorgeous new release, which comes with milk pudding pieces, was unveiled at a special cherry-blossom event space in Tokyo yesterday.
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While most of us can’t build our very own Midoriyama, there will soon be a place in Japan where we can unleash our inner ninja.
Spring can’t come soon enough for this employee on morning cleaning duty.
Don’t mistake crows for being dumb birds. They will remember your face and never forget you!
There’s been plenty of controversy about the casting and plot, but something else jumps out at me in the latest preview.

















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Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
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Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 1)
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Japan tops list of countries with shrinking population projection, but no one’s surprised
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
These Japanese cat masks both enchant and terrify