White Day is mainly about giving thank you presents to the people who gave you Valentine’s Day chocolate, but now it’s also about sharing snapshots of adorable felines.
Even haters of Facebook’s new “reactions” may reconsider after seeing all of the fun modifications you can make with this new browser extension.
What happens when you put a can of condensed milk (can and all) into a pressure cooker? You make a can of delectable nama (raw) caramel, that’s what!
Popular Japanese granola brand releases new series of flavours with some surprisingly delicious ingredients.
If you’ve been waiting, now is the perfect time to take up the traditional children’s game!
When hunger strikes in the most inappropriate of places, it’s all about this new “potato chip camouflage” technology!
It’s like the saying goes: When life hands you a lobster, make a Psycommu-system-equipped mobile suit with it.
Lindt blends its signature chocolate flavour with sakura and pairs it with a delicious macaron for the cherry blossom-viewing season.
Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die. And why don’t we do it all with Love Live, while we’re at it?
We spent a day taking photos from the back of a pick-up truck in the Philippines. This is what we saw…
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the manga, this themed café is sure to solve any case of the blues.



















Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Our pal Butch (a.k.a. Big Wave) becomes face of Taco Bell Japan’s hexagonal chicken tacos
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japanese schoolgirls from the ‘70s are the reason we have teriyaki burgers today
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
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
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
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Our pal Butch (a.k.a. Big Wave) becomes face of Taco Bell Japan’s hexagonal chicken tacos
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japanese schoolgirls from the ‘70s are the reason we have teriyaki burgers today
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
Chinese criminal’s Yu-Gi-Oh card reaches astronomical price before auction is shut down
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
In search of Japan’s largest melon bread with Mr. Sato
Okinawa soul food: We try the most epic pork and egg onigiri rice balls in Japan
Sanrio brings some smiles to Evangelion with new collaboration merch line【Photos】
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best pizzas?【Taste test】
Do different brands of Japanese tofu taste different? We try all the supermarket types to find out