We head north to the Akita town where Chainsaw Man’s creator grew up and see the sights that inspired the look of Look Back.
Fried chicken meets Japanese tradition with a new lineup, and there’s a sweet pie in the mix too.
Five new donuts for Appetite Autumn, but you can get your hands on them before summer’s end.
Orient Industry shows that in Japan, the customer is always supposed to be appreciated and respected.
Spanning from the north of the country to the south, these might be four of the best places in all of Japan to enjoy a cold one.
The two easiest ways to pay for train tickets, and a whole bunch of other stuff, make their long-awaited return.
Its mysterious outer coating is not burned but simply incorporates one special ingredient.
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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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
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Mount Aso: I heard you like volcanoes, so I put some volcanoes in your volcano【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Competitive karuta manga series Chihayafuru lays all cards on the table with its final chapter
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
Crazy-huge triple-decker wagyu hamburger steak will draw you to Akihabara even if you hate anime
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
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