This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
Public dealing with rampant price increases for rice unhappy with minster’s claim he gets more than he can eat from political supporters.
The decade-old cheese tart specialty shop in Japan gets an expanded menu that sweet dreams are made of (cheese).
Big news for gamers and travelers in Kyushu’s biggest city, who might be getting the most convenient Nintendo specialty store yet.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Which of Japan’s main coffee shop chains is best for a caffeine-free life?
Cherry blossom Totoro cake brings pink sakura sweetness to Tokyo this White Day
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Weekly
- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Monthly
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Yearly
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- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Japanese bikini model bursts fan’s nude hot spring video fantasy bubble
Catch! Noodles and bowls fly through the air at this Japanese ramen restaurant
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Oshi stick for taking photos of photos of your favorite celebs and characters, selling at Daiso
Starbucks Japan’s seasonal food menu recommendations are full of delectable sweets and sandwiches
-
