Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season

Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet but we can still soak up its essence in the humble yet mighty plum blossoms.

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Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence

Welcome back, Anna (and Anna’s pies)!

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Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]

Wearable salutes to six iconic characters from the shonen ninja saga.

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What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?

There’s one level in this underground dungeon that can only be seen, but not accessed, by the public.

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Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens

The ume of Ikegami grow up a terraced hillside, and under the radar.

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Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!

Purple bread, all in my Japanese convenience store sweets.

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New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi

Are you ready to go on the scariest cruise of your life?

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It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us

Life of crime or live baseball fan? You can only choose one.

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Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender

Special morning-only ramen is a great way to start your Tokyo day.

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Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months

Veteran contractor becomes senior thief.

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Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan

There’s a reason hotels don’t use this number for their rooms.

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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism

Prefectural government will pay for tickets to encourage international travelers to visit their corner of Japan.

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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed

Home economics class pizza had more tsumami than it was supposed to.

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Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?

We go in search of the elusive cheap meal to find out what you can eat for US$3.20 in Tokyo. 

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How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】

Matcha mirin nama chocolate sounds, looks, and tastes fancy, but is super-easy to make.

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Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out

Just 1,000 yen per stop lets you drink, eat, and mingle with friendly strangers through this historic neighborhood.

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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026

Hanami season arrives early with this limited-edition collection of mugs, tumblers, gifts, and Stanley cups.

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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026

Limited-edition drinks capture the excitement and anticipation of a Japanese spring.

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Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]

Restaurant known for numbingly spicy ramen and intimidatingly long lines lures us out in the Tokyo snow.

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Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years

A new dawn calls for Japan’s most famous cat…but who will be picking up the baton?

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