Comfort food care packages eliminate the need to go out for groceries or take-out during final stage of recovery.
The special power of Eevee’s latest evolution is to encourage you to save your loose change.
Tasting history at Rairaiken, the restaurant that introduced Japan to ramen over 100 years ago.
Putting together “Battleship Island” gave us a new perspective on what life was like for the families that lived there.
Comparing the big three Japanese convenience stores’ versions of the country’s number-one sweet bread.
Mother Nature attempts to reclaim the path at this rugged tourist site filled with mystery and beauty.
High school girls, sleepy princesses, and outlaws — this fall is bursting with creative anime.
Gorgeous anime stills include tantalising food scenes from some of the studio’s beloved films.
Twitter user uncovers a case of shrinkflation, and chocolate lovers aren’t happy about it.




















Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Oh, it turns out manga creator Rumiko Takahashi’s schedule is EVEN CRAZIER than we thought!
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Mr. Sato may be only person on Earth who really liked the film “Armageddon of the Dead”
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Oh, it turns out manga creator Rumiko Takahashi’s schedule is EVEN CRAZIER than we thought!
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Mr. Sato may be only person on Earth who really liked the film “Armageddon of the Dead”
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
If Fast and Furious was about 1970s Japanese truckers, this dekotora would be the star【Photos】