Why is it so hard to find hot sake in convenience stores in Japan?

Some like it hot, but can’t find it easily.

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Clever, cool, possibly emotionally scarring Pokémon cosplay greets freshmen at Tokyo college【Pics】

Welcome to art college, says Arceus.

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The Sailor Moon theme song is based on another song about drinking a lot of tequila【Video】

Forget fighting evil, the original is about drinking and dancing by moonlight instead.

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Save time AND water by turning your shower into a bath with this nifty Japanese gadget

Relax while you wash with this innovative shower head!

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In the search for the perfect crunchy cream puff, we try Beard Papa’s new cookie-topped choux

Topped with langue de chat cookie dough and then baked, this cream puff has promise, but is it enough?

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ASIMO retires from performing after 22 years

ASIMO is still big. It’s just the robot shows that got small.

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City Hunter is getting a brand-new anime movie, bringing back two fan-favorite sounds【Video】

Could there be a better present for fans for City Hunter’s 35th birthday?

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‘90s J-pop/drama star Ryoko Hirosue stars in amazing McDonald’s Japan vid…with her younger self

Maji de kawannai!

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Starbucks Japan’s tongue-twister Frappuccino aims to bring smiles for summer…outside of summer

Starbucks starts setting the seasons according to its own calendar.

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Bowl or chopsticks: Which one should you pick up first?

An introduction to the finer details of Japanese dining etiquette.

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The good, the bad, and the ugly of a vending machine sushi meal in Tokyo【Taste test】

OK, so technically the “ugly” part is our fault.

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Osaka Metro to test stores where you can pay with your face, even with a mask

What are robbers supposed to do now?

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We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best

This is some of the finest sushi currently available at Sushiro…but some are limited-time-only!

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Pikachu’s tail and Snorlax’s tummy join the menu at the Pokémon Cafe!

Pokémon Cafe wants you to stuff Pikachu’s tail before you stuff your belly.

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Fujiko A. Fujio, creator of Doraemon, Ninja Hattori-kun and Kaibutsu-kun passes away aged 88

The manga world mourns the loss of an icon.

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Broccoli and chocolate? We try vegetables in chocolate fondue to test Japanese company’s claims

Cheese fondue we’d understand, but chocolate is a bit out there.

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Leading Japanese pizza chain Pizza La now delivers…for your dog!

Canine-tailored pizzas are back by pup-ular demand.

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No, this isn’t a Kirby specialty store – It’s a Japanese superfan’s Kirby room!【Photos】

Entire room dedicated to the Nintendo video game star is cute, cuddly and pink all over.

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This gigantic panda bento from Tokyo’s Kitchen Dive is deviously generous (and freaky-looking)

Panda lunch box from shop famed for their overwhelming generosity — too good to be true, or just too good?

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We try the new Zero-Second Chicken Ramen: Is it worth the hype?【Taste Test】

The popular instant ramen brand, instantly edible?

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