“I don’t love my crush anymore, but I want someone else to give them their love,” says message on Kyoto container.
Starbucks has a delicious cookie we just found out about, but the credit actually goes to one of Japan’s favorite domestic confectioners.
You might want to grab these Black Cat and Baby Cat brushes even if you’re not putting on any makeup.
We try eight of the new Omusubi sweets that people in Japan are going crazy for right now.
The family that steals together stays together…until they have to go to separate men’s and women’s prisons of course.
A wedding gown for less than 50 bucks? This sounds like a job for SoraNews24’s fashion expert.
Nationwide contest attracts more than 580 entries to combat one of Japan’s most shameful social phenomena.
Nothing like a good pair of socks to remind us that some people are blessed with artistic talent and others, well, aren’t.
Annual study shows sixth straight year of revenue growth and historical first in media format preference.
Movies like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro feature in the exclusive new collection.




















Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese fashion company’s modernized haori half coats will keep you warm and samurai chic
Fire breaks out in Kyoto hotel, mobile battery to blame
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
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]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese fashion company’s modernized haori half coats will keep you warm and samurai chic
Fire breaks out in Kyoto hotel, mobile battery to blame
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Men Who Disappoint at Goukon (Group Blind Date), Nine Types That Shouldn’t Even Bother Showing up!
Starbucks Korea releases adorable lineup of goods for the Year of the Rooster
Japanese fashion company brings modern-day samurai look to your legs with hakama chino pants
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
This dorayaki spot is one of the best sweets shop in Tokyo that people don’t know about yet
Won’t be in Japan in time for the cherry blossoms? Tochigi’s wisteria festival is just as magical