We go on a trek to conquer this mountain of curry, and end up learning something in the process.
Filled with tiny details to delight fans of Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Howl’s Moving Castle too.
Beautiful new range comes with director’s penned notes and the signature of Hayao Miyazaki.
From moussed lattes to matcha mochi balls, this collection is filled with surprising flavours.
There’s so much Halloween fun to be had at Baskin Robbins–whether you’re dining in, or taking out!
Pikachu portrait with grey felt hat plushie, exclusive Pokémon card, and an honestly clever way to teach people about art history.
Digital Sushiro Vision seeks to recreate the fun of old-school kaitenzushi with modern technology.
”Full-fledged fantasy” is focused on knights pledged to Sanrio characters on quest to save the world.




















Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
New ‘floating’ 3-D signs at this Japanese train station make you feel like you’re in a video game
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Pokémon Christmas village event taking place nightly in Yokohama
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan