The adorable mini cake set is just one of nine items in the sweet limited-edition collection.
A couple of years ago it was all about twin outfit fashion, but now the country’s gone gaga for real twins, most notably MakoMina and their cute dance moves.
It used to be all about the classy characters with awesome designs, but now the drunk sister is stealing the show.
Is your Darling a Foreigner? Then you might want to read this list of seven things to think about before putting a ring on it.
McDonald’s new “Camembert Teritama” burger has hit Japan, so our writers offered up their cast-iron stomachs for a taste test!
Want to get in to see the Catbus? Then the name on your passport better match the one on your ticket.
Check out these drowsy drivers catching 40 winks during a typical day in Japan’s busiest city.
Cucumbers are great fruits that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, but by sheer chance our writers have found a way to heighten the flavor and texture of a cucumber to unprecedented levels.
The wait is finally over, as sliced chocolate goes on sale nationwide, and arrives in the RocketNews24 offices.
Shift from folding paper to folding cloth to create beautiful hair ornaments, earrings, and decorations for any occasion.
It’s little wonder net users in Japan are so taken with these happy pups—they just love their owner so much!
These adorable instant cameras and film come courtesy of a collaboration between Love Live! and convenience store chain 7-Eleven!




















Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Mr. Sato presents the salad rice cracker showdown (no salads involved)【Taste test】
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Picture of a pufferfish vomiting water is the Japanese Internet’s newest darling
The Gentleman’s Cheese Beef Bowl, invented by Mr. Sato
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Mr. Sato taste tests not only the original takoyaki, but its predecessor, radioyaki, in Osaka
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations