Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
Starter city’s tall towers, tiny details all look amazing thanks to Shizuoka creative team.
It’d only work for single locations, but our Poké-fan reporter thinks this might be an easy and effective strategy.
American band who fell in love with taiyaki after visiting Japan finally gets the release they’ve truly been waiting for.
This glamorous 10-seater counter restaurant serves up one of the best sushi deals in Tokyo.




















Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Keep Gengar close to your heart with new black-coated Pokémon jewelry from U-Treasure
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
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
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
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
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
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
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Keep Gengar close to your heart with new black-coated Pokémon jewelry from U-Treasure
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Spirited Away’s radish spirit dances as new Bubblebody figure from Studio Ghibli
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country