Free refills are often part of the deal at tonkatsu joints, but usually not for the cutlets themselves.
There’s a new sweets store in town, with a luxury chocolate crepe you can’t get anywhere else.
Tokyo’s most famous souvenir combines with its most famous flavor for an airport-only treat!
Study shows fewer Japanese living in each and every prefecture, opposite for foreign resident number.
Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime movie will be seen for the first time in North America in Canada.



















McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japanese Scottish Fold Motimaru grabs Guinness World Record for most watched cat on YouTube
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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]
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
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
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japanese Scottish Fold Motimaru grabs Guinness World Record for most watched cat on YouTube
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]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon Cafe’s new Mega Charizard curry plate is a work of art in more ways than one
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Sausage stepping in for increasingly expensive octopus at takoyaki stands around Japan
We pig out at Aizuya, the Michelin Guide-featured takoyaki shop