Beloved American frozen dessert drink, progenitor to the Slurpee, comes to Japan, but leaves cherry flavor behind.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo souvenir replica recalled after warning from muggle law enforcement.
A long-standing part of Japanese work culture may have passed the tipping/tipple point, especially in women’s eyes.
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
Onsen expert and researcher who’s visited thousands of hot springs gives us a gift of knowledge for Good Bath Day.
Shizuoka shop serves up some of the best bonito we’ve ever had, and lets you be part of making it.
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Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
The town with Japan’s best castle also has one of Japan’s best breakfasts. Here’s where to eat it
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
This is what Tokyo’s ultra-premium 12,960-yen (US$117) seaweed looks like
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
The town with Japan’s best castle also has one of Japan’s best breakfasts. Here’s where to eat it
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
This is what Tokyo’s ultra-premium 12,960-yen (US$117) seaweed looks like
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
Japanese curry chain Coco Ichibanya to open a branch in India next year
Four things you should order at rotating sushi restaurant Sushiro if you don’t eat raw fish
“Ugly” South Korean woman goes from “Old Lady Face” to “Dream Girl” with help of cosmetic surgery
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]