Taxi company makes the dream of being chauffeured around by a Heian-era aristocrat a reality.
New Happy Meals give us a taste of what it would be like to share your home with a bunch of extra-cute Pokémon.
Senior citizen arrested at ski resort three hours away from fuzoku establishment where incident allegedly took place.
A lot of linguistics, and a lot of flavor, goes into each and every cup of this dessert drink (and there’s room for debate about the cup too).
Two different cherry blossom chocolate dessert drinks mean we’ve got a big, and sweet, decision to make.
Cute plushies, art and pottery make this a hanami flower-viewing experience like no other.
Doutor is getting noticed with a very tempting lineup of cherry blossom coffee, cakes, and more.
Complete with music and dancing, this is one of the most kawaii vending machines in all of Japan!
Besides having a higher chance of finding an upright tea stalk, it also brews up the most beau-tea-ful and tas-tea cup of leaf water ever.
Thankfully, there’s still no actual nudity attached to these modern-meets-traditional installations to celebrate the spring.
Limited-edition cherry blossom tumblers and mugs bring joy to hanami flower-viewing season.




















Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Japanese prefecture replaces Ibaraki as Least Attractive Prefecture in annual ranking
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Japanese prefecture replaces Ibaraki as Least Attractive Prefecture in annual ranking
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
Tokyo clerk arrested for memorizing over 1,300 customers’ credit card info, using it online
7-Eleven showcases its newest robots for cleaning, stocking, and customer service
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
We enter a mixed martial arts tournament held by tea maker Ito En
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days