A cool, unique, and easy-to-pack gift for fans of Japanese pop culture (including yourself).
Mr. Sato tries tostadas for the first time and falls in love with the tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria.
Solo dad and his “devil twos” daughter take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto – is this a recipe for disaster?
Moses was the first person to sell kebabs in Japan, and you can buy them in Shibuya until three in the morning.
While this park at the base of Mt. Fuji offers year-round fun, May is the best season for blooming flowers.
We try the edibile flowers that everyone’s talking about right now, and let you know where you can get them.
A budget stay in the centre of town that’s like visiting grandma’s house in the countryside.
The Ichirandon is causing a stir amongst fans, but it’s a secret dish that isn’t listed on the menu.
A new product on the market contains concentrate to make two of Japan’s most popular popsicles at home.




















Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
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
Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms【Photos】
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
Hilarious Japanese commercial shows what happens when you beat the company president
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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
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)
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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
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
Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms【Photos】
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
Hilarious Japanese commercial shows what happens when you beat the company president
Old-school titillation: A trip to one of Tokyo’s few surviving “telephone clubs”
Not a fan of dishwashing? Get yourself an electric, plate-scrubbing robot appendage
Japanese design company combines human bed and cat tower, proves felines are who runs the home
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Hunter x Hunter teams up with accessory brand Samantha Vega for colorful character collections
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
French artist gives us a case of the feels with his video game & superhero family illustrations
Gacha capsule toy machine sells Casio watch rings in Japan, and we try to get all of them