Street lids are now some of the city’s most unusual tourist sites, and there’s a way you can take them home as free souvenir cards.
Beer? Sake? One part of Japan has a strong fondness for both, as well as a few other alcoholic beverages.
Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai brings the charm of an old market town to a new tourist site in Tokyo.
Sakura flower petal soda, other cherry blossom treats have us ready to hurry to Japan’s Pronto cafes
Menya Musashi’s crazy new take on ramen actually makes it taste like a different famous dish.
New limited-edition “meow parfait” captures the look and texture of a kitten paw for Cat Day.




















Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
The 5 best entry-level roadside stations in Japan’s Kanto Region, according to experts
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
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
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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)
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
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
The 5 best entry-level roadside stations in Japan’s Kanto Region, according to experts
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
Race against the clock: Shinkansen staff have just 7 minutes to get bullet train ready to ride
How many doughnuts can you pack in a Mister Donut all-you-can-pack deal?
Can you make butter by running with a pouch filled with cream? Let’s find out[Taste test]
Piko Taro reveals how much money he’s made from PPAP: as much as he did in the past 25 years
Personified emotions from Pixar’s “Inside Out” get nifty kanji makeover in Japanese posters!
Nintendo takes “real-life Mario Kart” company to court for the second time and wins yet again