Our convenience store-loving chefs are at it again with this egg-xcellent creation! Read More
A centuries-old sweet so sacred it’s still used as an offering at one of the country’s holiest shrines.
Woman says she’s a foreign student struggling in the pandemic, asks us to buy her homemade chocolate
Pressured to review outdated prohibitions, an entire prefecture says goodbye to “relics of the past”.
There’s a lot of great curry inside this machine, but one in particular is really something special.
In all its 35 years of existence, we’ve never seen this classic Nintendo Famicom/NES game being played quite like this.
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Mr. Sato is never one to pass up a good T-shirt–especially one that salutes his home train line!




















Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Yoshinoya has a semi-secret chicken bowl you won’t find anywhere on its website【Taste test】
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Can Japan’s one-person granite plate cooker take you to solo stone steak paradise? Let’s find out
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch