Our Japanese taste tester gives us his verdict on America’s pancakes, sausage and egg flavour.
Japan’s celebration of Internet culture returns in full force for the first time in four years.
Survey reveals a growing interest in facilities and experiences with beautiful scenery outside of central Tokyo.
Crazy long sweets are about to take over your Instagram and TikTok feeds, but are they worth eating?
Soup Stock recently started offering free food for babies, so it’s time for one of the SoraBabies to try it out!
Japan’s Big Four fireworks craftsmen bring a one-of-a-kind performance from vision to reality against the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Fuji.
With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut.
A new flexible learning-based high school program allows students to pursue their passions in preparation for careers in the gaming industry.
Hareruya 2 doesn’t think kids should have to hope for a miracle in order to find Pokémon cards.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan【Photos】
Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Suicide cakes – Sweets to die for
Young Japanese women sound off on what does and doesn’t constitute cheating on their boyfriend
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Nestlé Japan releases new Kit Kat with chocolate cake centre
Weekly
- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
- Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Monthly
- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
- Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Yearly
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Suicide cakes – Sweets to die for
Young Japanese women sound off on what does and doesn’t constitute cheating on their boyfriend
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Nestlé Japan releases new Kit Kat with chocolate cake centre
Five Okinawan foods that have changed our reporter’s view on local cuisine forever
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Mr. Sato calls a phone number he found on a 1,000 yen bill
New vending machines sell products from iconic Japanese stores
Japanese Internet confused and intrigued by sudden influx of “choking Sasuke memes”
-
