This new “Moe Beer” could be Akashi Brewery’s most momentous addition in its 300-year brewing history.
The Kit Kats here are served with a theatrical display of dry ice and biscuit pieces that allow you to blow “smoke” out your nose.
It turns out there are two species to see at the awesome Pokémon event.
Mr. Sato takes a stroll through the shopping arcade of Asagaya Station in Tokyo for this year’s Tanabata festival and bumps into none other than The Donald himself!
A South Korean and North Korean gymnast have shown the world the two nations can live peacefully side-by-side with one selfie.
Forging a katana is extremely labor intensive, but it all comes together with a swift dunk in water to cool.
Poktanju, sometimes known as Soju Bomb in English, is a cocktail popular in South Korea, and this lady is the queen of making them pop.
Marking Japan’s unofficial “Banana Day” celebration of bananas, McDonald’s Japan offers us a sneak preview of its upcoming summer exclusive McFlurry flavor.
While athletes go for the gold, what fans want to take home is this exclusive piece of Pokémon Olympic memorabilia.
China has smashed its own Guinness World Record for the largest number of robots dancing at one time.
These Japanese idol fans at the 2016 Tokyo Idol Festival show us that, when it comes to being first to the front of the stage, all etiquette is thrown out the window.
It’s cicada season in Japan, but this Twitter user doesn’t let their creepy, crunch remains get them down!
“Final Fantasy” is one of the longest-running video game series of all time, with roots dating back to 1987.
He’s caught ’em all in the U.S., Europe, Hong Kong and Australia, and now we get to find out what the gamer’s been up to in Japan, the birthplace of Pokémon.



















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]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
The secret of Starbucks Japan’s Chocolate Chunk Cookie: It’s not made by Starbucks!
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
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
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Live-action Netflix One Piece’s Luffy and Zoro get super detailed figures【Photos】