McDonald’s Japan is getting off to a good start this year by announcing the return of their beloved curly fries.
We’re used to eating Japanese rice cakes at New Year’s but this is our first time trying one on a hamburger.
Before bathing? After bathing? As soon as you arrive? Or not at all? Find out when most people usually change into yukata when staying at a ryokan.
After some seriously high-profile involvement, Nintendo characters aren’t part of newest promotional push for 2020 event.
That’s pretty hot.
Oh, hello there. What are you doing outside of the computer?
Anime-style outfits have become so popular they’re inspiring their own fan art.
Recreation of anime’s Unit-01 sets very specific Guinness World Record.
Fans were treated to a first look at an image from the JoJo live action movie over New Year’s, but it seems the response wasn’t exactly enthusiastic.
The underground train operator has commissioned several real-time translation megaphones to facilitate communication with foreign customers.
















Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Japanese restaurant serves meals to diners via a moving steam locomotive train
Own a pair of secret camera shoes? The police should be by shortly for a visit
Girls manga magazine celebrates 50 years with a freaking awesome cover
Track the stylistic evolution of Eiichiro Oda’s most famous One Piece characters
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 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
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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
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
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
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Japanese restaurant serves meals to diners via a moving steam locomotive train
Own a pair of secret camera shoes? The police should be by shortly for a visit
Girls manga magazine celebrates 50 years with a freaking awesome cover
Track the stylistic evolution of Eiichiro Oda’s most famous One Piece characters
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
My Neighbour Totoro train jingles now playing at Tokorozawa Station【Videos】
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
The upside of dating a man whose hobby is joso, or cross-dressing as a woman【Interview】
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug