Let’s find out if a cute thing for one woman is still cute for another from a different country.
This nostalgic merch lineup will transport you right back in time to your youth without needing to fall down any wells.
Survey creates map of what different parts of Japan call one of its favorite traditional desserts.
Gurakoro and Gurakuro came out on same day, filling fans’ hearts with joy and filling their stomachs with gratin croquettes.
Complete with departure bell alarms, this is a unique way to wake up for your train in the morning.
No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect?
It’s not Turkish, and even the rice plays a minor role, but it’s a meal beloved by locals that always sees a clean plate at the end of the meal.
We head to Shinjuku to encounter these Square Enix video game mascots turned tasty treats.




















China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
New Pokémon Sketch T-shirts bring cozy adventure to Uniqlo, have great Snorlax life advice【Pics】
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
Biryani Restaurant in the Middle of Tokyo Offers a Delightful Taste of Spice with Your Rice, Open One Day a Week
Video teaches Japanese schoolgirls how to pick panties out of their butts without anyone noticing
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
2024’s Pokémon Center Lucky Bag may have been the hardest to get, but also the most worthwhile
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
Biryani Restaurant in the Middle of Tokyo Offers a Delightful Taste of Spice with Your Rice, Open One Day a Week
Video teaches Japanese schoolgirls how to pick panties out of their butts without anyone noticing
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
2024’s Pokémon Center Lucky Bag may have been the hardest to get, but also the most worthwhile
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
When Two Amazing Worlds Collide: Welcome to the World of Cat Sushi!
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle