Before you do anything else on Hatsushima, treat yourself to an amazing lunch at this fisherman-run restaurant.
Maps and walking times for enjoying Kyoto’s beautiful historical sites while skipping its crazy-crowded buses.
Complete with a grass deck, this “green park floating on a lake” is a beautiful way to travel.
Starbucks Japan makes hojicha black tea latte permanent item, and here’s a great way to customize it
Mayla Kimetsu no Yaiba Iconique Hair Object + Kanzashi is a lot to say, but also gives fans of the anime franchise a lot to love.
Torinin’s natsu tsubaki are a symbol that beauty can be fleeting, which sometimes makes it all the more captivating.
The anime magical girl inspires a pizza like nothing we’ve ever seen before, but it wasn’t for Japan.
Studio Ghibli theme park shares a secret for the lived-in feel of the real-world Mei and Satsuki’s house.
Ottotto crackers team up with Pokémon and take an exclusivity cue from the franchise’s video games.




















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
New “Submariner Camera” is ready to get up close and personal with your pet fish
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
New “Submariner Camera” is ready to get up close and personal with your pet fish
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Pikachu-ear engagement rings and Pokémon wedding rings for him and her can now be yours【Photos】
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Top Asian delicacies that many consider kind of gross
How many times should you mix natto to make it more delicious?