One of Tokyo’s most scenic cherry blossom viewing spots has a lot more to offer than just space for a picnic!
Mamaro provides a place to attend to kids’ needs in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Japan’s rail network.
We find out if people in Tokyo are ripping off their masks and throwing them to the wind in light of the new changes.
Our natural instinct is to open up our Gashapon capsules ASAP, but it’s not so simple here.
Nitori asks whether Japanese elementary school kids’ backpacks really need to be so heavy.
Adult PreCure’23 Power of Hope could be the for-grown-ups version of the magical girl anime that veteran fans have been waiting for.
If you’ve ever wished that there was just a little bit more of a certain side dish in your lunch, you’ll absolutely love these bento bargains.




















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Denny’s Japan created crazy split-in-half parfaits to target social media photo-snapping foodies
Crossdressing photography book hopes to improve transgender awareness in Japan
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
Tokyo’s super-secret-location sushi restaurant has a stand-up sister shop that’s open to all
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
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
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
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
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
Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
Tokyo’s super-secret-location sushi restaurant has a stand-up sister shop that’s open to all
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Japan’s magic umbrellas reveal cute patterns in the rain
Studio Ghibli finishes free-to-use image release with 250 from Nausicaa, Laputa, and more
10 badass four-character phrases to add to your Japanese language toolkit
Japan’s new restaurant is reeling in customers with its all-you-can-eat sashimi experience
Is a curry donut rice bowl greater than the sum of its parts?【SoraKitchen】
Ultra-premium matcha, koji rice mold star in Starbucks Japanese New Year’s Frappuccino and drinks