At this store managed by licensed hunters, you can not only purchase meat to go but also try venison, boar, and more at the on-site restaurant.
Annual study shows fewer ramen joints went bankrupt in 2025, but that doesn’t mean everything is fine and dandy for the industry.
Taking its inspiration from bitter and sweet chocolates, the range includes a tumbler that costs over US$120.
After 30 years of waiting, combination Pokémon Trainers/Lego builders finally get the kits of their dreams.
It sounds like the worst Pokémon ever, but it’s actually an important medical breakthrough that will benefit humans.
This celebration throws everything you thought you knew about Japanese culture out the window.
With the change in the legal age of adulthood in Japan, even Japanese people are confused about when and how to celebrate this milestone.
Annual survey shows nearly a 70-percent increase in two years for number of Japanese women giving chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
Yes, even in 2026 you can still get arrested if you don’t follow a law originally enacted to keep ex-samurai in line.




















Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms【Photos】
Do you know what this caterpillar-like food is? We had no idea!【Taste test】
Flower Ice Cream becomes Japan’s newest breathtaking dessert
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms【Photos】
Do you know what this caterpillar-like food is? We had no idea!【Taste test】
Flower Ice Cream becomes Japan’s newest breathtaking dessert
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Real-life Demon Slayer? A visit to the legendary split boulder of Haban Shrine【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!
Keep warm this winter with a new fluffy Rilakkuma sleeping bag
Japanese politicians want to stop export of anime art materials by creating national media center