The internationally popular cigar-shaped cookie will be getting its first new flavor in 13 years!
How to swiftly, and humorously, deal with the bane of every TV owner’s existence in Japan.
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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Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
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Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
10 Japanese expressions that sound delightfully strange and funny when translated
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
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
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
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
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
10 Japanese expressions that sound delightfully strange and funny when translated
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The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Japanese bathroom has a clever countermeasure for guys who pee on the floor at the urinal【Photos】