We taste-test Starbuck’s latest Japanese S’mores Frappuccino, plus their first-ever hot apple cider.
The store will be stylized after a typical Japanese convenience store and will feature goods of the beloved green owl mascot character and more.
Eva’s special friends take the stage for a special event at series 30th anniversary celebration.
Matcha Fair is now underway at Ikea Japan with brand-new green tea sweets for the winter holiday season.
Foodies today might be the dishes in a very different light than they did a generation ago as sushi now sits in the number-three rank.
With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood.
Take a bite out of one of these popular places where you can see the behind-the-scenes manufacturing process of some of your favorite foods in Japan.
You’ll need skills at a different kind of game to get your hands on these video game plushies.
Proponents say they want to use extra money to improve quality of life for foreign residents, strengthen programs to find and deport illegal residents.
Spirited Away’s No Face also gets into the Japanese New Year’s spirit with a special kadomatsu.




















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Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Krispy Kreme Japan releases new seasonal Premium Nagoya donut flavors for the fall
Hen na Hotel Haneda: What it’s really like to stay at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel” with dinosaur robots
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Krispy Kreme Japan releases new seasonal Premium Nagoya donut flavors for the fall
Hen na Hotel Haneda: What it’s really like to stay at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel” with dinosaur robots
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Mister Donut’s new green tea doughnuts serve up matcha and hojicha from a Kyoto specialist
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026
Japanese swimsuit model/former adult actress releases AI-generated photo album of herself
Celebrate “Educational Candy Day” with a traditional Japanese game made of candy
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Kimono with sneakers? Why not, says Osaka fashion retailer 【Photos】