Mr. Donut mixes an array of traditional Japanese flavors into a new lineup of irresistible sweets.
Fans of the viral hit comic will notice a subtle and worrying detail in this well-intentioned project.
In 200 volumes, anime/manga sniper extraordinaire Duke Togo doesn’t laugh much, and when he does, he has some weird reasons.
Pixar’s hit franchise serves as the inspiration for a new class of Tokyo Disney Resort accommodations.
Howl’s Moving Castle has a prequel? Why does Ghibli food look so good? Is Hayao Miyazaki a mummy’s boy? Toshio Suzuki spills all the tea.
Japanese onsen ryokan adapts to the new normal after being in business for over 1,300 years.




















Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Krispy Kreme adds doughnut burgers to its menu in Japan
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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Krispy Kreme adds doughnut burgers to its menu in Japan
Local souvenir tip: our brains are scrambled after finding eggs cooked in the Tottori sand dunes
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments